Illustrating tribal affection for big cats via their art
'Baghdev' is another artwork that shows a tiger burning bright and staring into his devotees' eyes at a nightly worship ritual venerating the big cat and seeking its eternal protection. The ritualistic folk art of Kumaoni-Aipan art shows a tiger in the shade of the divine 'geru' in a depiction by a tribal artist.
Source: indiatimes.com