The UK government has placed an export ban on a set of 56 paintings from around 1810 that depict key stories from Hinduism. (Photo: @standardnews)

The UK government has placed an export ban on a set of 56 paintings from around 1810 that depict key stories from Hinduism, in an effort to keep the collection in the country.

The works, valued at about £280,000, around 3.28 crore, show the origins and victories of Devi, or the Divine Mother. Gold and silver paint appear throughout the scenes, which range from worship to battles between gods and demons.

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

She added, “With no other near-complete similar narrative existing in our country, it is important we k

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