‘Maa Durga’ by Uttam Chitrakar contact-for-price fully brass cast lamp once

fully brass cast lamp once graced a traditional Tamil home

The top boat is designed as a functional oil lamp

The figure is framed by a traditional ornamental archway

The patina that develops on the brass over time adds to the box's charm

and the Bibi

‘Maa Durga’ by Uttam Chitrakar contact-for-price fully brass cast lamp onceIn his Kalighat painting, Uttam Chitrakar skillfully depicts Maa Durga conquering a demon while seated on a tiger. As the Hindu goddess of power, Maa Durga symbolizes ultimate divine energy, her presence atop a tiger signifying immense strength. The defeated demon, often Mahishasura, represents evil forces. The victory of Maa Durga over Mahishasura symbolizes the triumph of righteousness over malevolence. Beyond spiritual significance, this portrayal