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London, Nov 22 (PTI) The UK government has placed an export bar this week on a series of 200-year-old bold and colourful paintings that are said to depict one of the most important narratives in Hinduism.

A buyer is being sought to keep the set of 56 paintings, valued at around 280,000 pounds, representing the origins and triumphs of Devi, or the Divine Mother. In the unique series, gold and silver paint are used across the 56 images to portray scenes that range from quiet worship to violent battles.

“This series is not only beautiful, but unique in the United Kingdom," said Baroness Fiona Twycross, UK Culture Minister.

“With no other near-complete similar narratives existing in our country, it’s vitally important we take the chance now to keep th

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