Kama Collection

Hindu Sahdus near Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
Two Sadhus pose for a photograph on a road near Orchha, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. In Hinduism, sadhu is a common term for an ascetic or practitioner of yoga (yogi)

Church of the Nativity of Christ, in the village of Verkhnie Gorodki, 1912.

Sugatami Bridge, Omokage Bridge and the Gravel Pit at Takata (Takata Sugataminohashi Omoka... 1857)
Sugatami Bridge, Omokage Bridge and the Gravel Pit at Takata (Takata Sugataminohashi Omokagenohashi jariba), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Madan-Bhasma (Shiva Turns Kama to Ashes), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Madan-Bhasma (Shiva Turns Kama to Ashes), 1890

The Garden of Kama
An illustration for the poem book, The Garden of Kama, showing an Indian woman, enjoying her relaxation on a couch, laden with patterned cushions. Date: circa 1914

Simhamukha Kama Bhairava
3559432 Simhamukha Kama Bhairava by Nepalese School, (14th Century); National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Feroza, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037057 Feroza, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

The regret of the Ranee in the Hall of Peacocks, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India)
3037048 The regret of the Ranee in the Hall of Peacocks, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Zira in captivity, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037036 Zira in captivity, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

There is no breeze to cool the heat of love, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India)
3037054 There is no breeze to cool the heat of love, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Three songs of Zahir-u-Din, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037047 Three songs of Zahir-u-Din, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Song by Gulbaz, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037045 Song by Gulbaz, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Afridi love, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037040 Afridi love, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front cover, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037024 Front cover, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Temple Dancing Girl, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037055 The Temple Dancing Girl, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Reminisence of Mahomed Akram, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037038 Reminisence of Mahomed Akram, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Less than the dust, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037035 Less than the dust, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Lalila to the Ferengi lover, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037052 Lalila to the Ferengi lover, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Reverie of Ormuz the Persian, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037046 Reverie of Ormuz the Persian, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Love lightly, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037053 Love lightly, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

His rubies, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037051 His rubies, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reverie: Zamur-u-Din: "For a thousand years neath a thousand skies night has brought men here
3037050 Reverie: Zamur-u-Din: " For a thousand years neath a thousand skies night has brought men here, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India)

The story of Lilavanti, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037043 The story of Lilavanti, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Valgovinds song in the spring, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037039 Valgovinds song in the spring, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

To the unattainable: Lament of Mohamed Akram, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India)
3037037 To the unattainable: Lament of Mohamed Akram, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

The Garden of Kama, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037034 The Garden of Kama, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

The garden by the bridge, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037044 The garden by the bridge, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Deserted gipsys song: Hillside Camp, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India)
3037042 Deserted gipsys song: Hillside Camp, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

Ojira, to her lover, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho)
3037041 Ojira, to her lover, illustration from The Garden of Kama (and other lyrics from India), 1920 (colour litho) by Shaw

DDE-90028478
Kama Bay is the northern most portion of Lake Superior near Nipigon, Ontario, Canada. Date: 20/05/2008

Ushiwakamaru and Benkei fighting on Gojo Bridge, c. 1767. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Ushiwakamaru and Benkei fighting on Gojo Bridge, c. 1767

Kama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, from a copy of the Song of Gauri (Gita-Gauri), c. 1675/80

Labdhapraudha Nayika: Lovers in a pavilion, Kama, Brahma and Sarasvati above
874505 Labdhapraudha Nayika: Lovers in a pavilion, Kama, Brahma and Sarasvati above, 1750 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Kassam (fl.1749); 19.9 x13 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Kama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, page from a copy of the Gita-Gauri, Song of Gauri, c
2969810 Kama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, page from a copy of the Gita-Gauri, Song of Gauri, c.1675-80 (opaque watercolour & gold on paper) by Indian School

Kama Aims His Bow at Radha: Page From a Dispersed Gita Govinda (Loves of Krishna), ca. 1695. The Gita Govinda was composed by 12th-century Indian poet, Jayadeva

Kamadeva, Hindu god of human desire, depicted with his traditional bow and arrow, riding a bird. Date: c. 1869

Fishing on The River Kama, Russia
The River Kama, Russia - a tributary of the Volga (it is actually bigger than the Volga!) Date: circa 1910s

Album of Ragamala. Servant brings refreshment to lovers on terrace by pavilion. Bow and arrow held by man are symbols of Kama, god of love. 19th century Indian miniature, Rajasthan School

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"Kama: Exploring the Depths of Desire and Devotion" Step into the enchanting realm known as "The Garden of Kama, " where passion and devotion intertwine in a tapestry of emotions. This captivating garden, filled with mythical tales and timeless legends, invites you to delve into the depths of desire. At its heart lies Kamadeva, the god of love himself. Known for his bewitching charm, he weaves his spell on mortals and deities alike. But beware. For even gods are not immune to fate's cruel hand. In "Madan-Bhasma (Shiva Turns Kama to Ashes), " witness Shiva's wrath as he reduces Kamadeva to mere ashes. Simhamukha Kama Bhairava stands guard at this ethereal sanctuary, symbolizing both desire's fierce power and its potential for liberation. Feroza's vivid illustration from "The Garden of Kama" transports us to this mystical world, where colors dance like whispers on canvas. Within these pages lie stories that stir the soul – from "Song of the devoted slave" to "The regret of the Ranee in the Hall of Peacocks. " Each stroke captures moments frozen in time – Zira trapped in captivity or lovers yearning beneath an unrelenting sun in "There is no breeze to cool the heat of love. " Yet amidst beauty lies sorrow too; famine echoes through haunting melodies within these hallowed grounds. The illustrated famine song reminds us that even amid abundance, hunger can cast its shadow over life's desires. But fear not. Amidst trials and tribulations emerge voices that resonate with resilience. Experience Zahir-u-Din's three songs or immerse yourself in Gulbaz's melodic verses - each offering solace amidst chaos. As you wander through this poetic paradise, let your imagination soar alongside these lyrical masterpieces from India’s past.