An image of Durga under an arch displaying the Mahavidyas, with Shiva at the apex; 1930's

Source: ebay, Apr. 2006

The ten Mahavidyas, each with her yantra for meditation, in modern Madhubani style

Source: http://www.exoticindiaart.com/product/DA47/
(downloaded April 2002)

The ten Mahavidyas, painted by Vidya Devi and Dhirendra Jha

On the website, the goddesses are identified as follows:
Kali, Tara, Chinnamasta, Shodashi, Bhuvaneshwari;
Bhairavi, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, Kamala,

Source: http://www.exoticindia.com/product/DF36/
(downloaded July 2005)

The Mahavidyas and friends, larger paintings by Vidya Devi and Dhirendra Jha
on handmade paper treated with cowdung (14"x21")
identified as described on the website:

*Bagalimukhi, the Paralyzer*
*Bhairavi, the Fierce One*
*Bhuvaneshwari, she whose Body is the World*
*Chinnamasta, the Self-Decapitated Goddess*
*Dhumawati, the Widow Goddess*
*Durga*
*Kali, the Black Goddess*
*Kamala, the Lotus Goddess*
*Matangi, the Outcaste Goddess*
*Shodashi, she who is Lovely in the Three Worlds*
*Tara, the Goddess who Guides through Troubles*

Source: http://www.exoticindia.com/product/DF70/
and other auctions
(downloaded July 2005)

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