Mahavira Jain Vidyalay Suvarna Mahotsav Granth Part 1

Author(s): Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya Mumbai
Publisher: Mahavir Jain Vidyalay

Page 884

NEW DOCUMENTS OF JAINA PAINTINGS : 385
by the pangs of separation is lying in a forest, her friends persuade her to get up."
Beginning from the right end, one of the confidantes of Kāmakandala is extending her hand to support her. It may be noted that odhanis of all the female figures in this illustration stand out baloonlike at the back of their head; the pointed and fan-like ends of the lower garment may also be noted. The women wear ornaments, colis, scarfs and skirts. The two women on the right carry cups filled with some potions to refesh the heroine. Red background.
Note the extended farther eye, the long-drawn collyrium lines, thick eyebrows, and big circular ear-rings. Size : 20 x 6 cm.
(Fig. 10) Folio 13 B: Kamakandala conversing with her confidantes.
Kāmakandalā is seated on the left. The confidantes appear on the right. Kāmakandalā is wearing a red-dotted white scarf, a green coli and white lower garment with blue design. Red background; a wavy white and red sky line in one corner represent the sky.
Note the sad face of Kāmakandala and the eager expression of the two confidantes trying to please her.
A label on top margin reads : bad an eta aed 35 | Hahana que à वात हइआना दुख x कहइ छ ।।
Kamakandalā sits putting on white garment. The confidantes inquire about her trouble), she tells them her heart's anguish. Size : 9 x 9.5 cm.
Folio 20 B: The king showing Madhava several young girls for his selection as a bride.
The picture shows the bearded king seated on the right holding a sword. Before him stands Madhava; by his side stand two beautiful young girls. The king has a U-shaped tilaka-mark on forehead. Red background. Size : 14.6 x 7.7 cm.
Folio 24 A : King Kāmasena conversing with the two messengers of Vikramāditya captured and brought before him.
The hands of first messenger are tied with those of the other standing behind. The king is seated in front of them. Red background. Size : 12.5 x 7.5 cm. GJ.V. 25