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                    "title": "Indian Kalighat Paintings",
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        "description": "Pictured are Gaur (the Golden One) and Nitai (he who embodies eternal bliss), Gaur\u2019s disciple par excellence. Gaur, also known as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, is believed by his followers to be an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Nitai is believed to be an avatar of Balarama and, therefore, the brother and friend of Krishna. They are depicted here with hands raised, chanting a devotional song.",
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