The night of Shab-barat,A Mughal lady is letting off fireworks on the night of Shab-barat,with her girl attendant standing beside her holding a dish with more fireworks. Shab-barat is held on the eve of the fourteenth day of the month of Shaban,on which a vigil is observed with prayers,feasting and illuminations. On this night the lives and fortunes of mortals for the coming year are registered in heaven. Opaque watercolour. Originally published in 1735-1740. Illustrated by Govardhan | |
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