Ranjha
A Legacy in the Kangra Valley Born in 1750 in the Guler State, Ranjha was part of a family of painters whose influence shaped the visual language of the Pahari region. He was the son of Nainsukh, a figure who had already established a significant presence in the art of the hills. Growing up in a lineage of skilled hands, Ranjha learned the delicate art of miniature painting within a tradition that valued precision and emotional clarity…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ranjha's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Ranjha's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.