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Bahuchara on her cockerel vahana (mount), attended by Gorabhairava (the fair Bhairava) and Kalabhairava (the dark Bhairava). Mewar, circa 1820-40. Gouache on warqa. 13.1 x 10cm

The devi (goddess) Bahuchara is popular in Gujarat but also worshipped elsewhere in the Indian subcontinent. Worshippers hope she grants a boon curing impotency or physical disability.

Ref: Mewar Bahuchara 25811

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