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When first learning about Artemisia Gentileschi's works there was a lot that came to mind. Her works have the stark use of light noticeable of a classic baroque artist of her time and have violent themes, something which is common and one of the best elements of the baroque period. However the most noticeable aspect of her work is the role of women.  We know of women's role in western art throughout time very well from the purity of the virgin mary, to the naive yet sinful ev

According to the myth of Saptokoteshwar; the Saptharishis, a group of seven seers in Ancient India, were doing penance in order to receive a glance from/of Lord Mahadev. They meditated on the bank of the Narve river for seven crore years. Due to this devotion, Lord Mahadev appeared before them. In honour of his visit, the Saptharishis performed a puja. In return, Lord Madhev inquired into what the Rishis most desired. One of the rishis asked to stay at the bank of the river f