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A unique collection of vibrant Hindu paintings has been placed under an export bar, preventing their departure from the UK. The Devi Mahatmya series, which vividly illustrates the narrative of ...

The Devi Mahatmya - illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism - are valued at £280,000, according to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. A DCMS spokesman said the 56 paintings ...

A unique set of colourful Hindu paintings have been made subject to an export bar to ensure they cannot leave the UK. The Devi Mahatmya – illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism – are ...

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One of a series of paintings illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism, The Devi Mahatmya (DCMS/PA) A unique set of colourful Hindu paintings have been made subject to an export bar to ...