This striking painting represents a scene from Narakavali, the Hindu depiction of Naraka (hell), where the souls of wrongdoers undergo punishment. Two sinners are shown bound and dragged through flames while being attacked by predatory birds—symbolizing the torment awaiting those who violate dharma (righteous conduct). Demonic figures, one with a boar’s head and another wielding clubs, carry out the punishment with fierce energy.
Painted in a folk miniature style, this work combines strong outlines, vivid colors, and moral symbolism, typical of regional traditions in Bengal or Rajasthan. These narrative scenes were not only devotional but also served as visual warnings about the consequences of sin, often used in storytelling or temple art.

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