Rama Pursues Kakasura with a Magical Grass-Arrow Page from a dispersed series of the Ramayana Dressed in leaves, Rama (blue), his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana (white) sit near their newly built hut at Chitrakut, where they will spend eleven years in exile. They have just killed an antelope and ritually prepare it as […]
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Rama Pierces the Seven Shala Trees Page from a dispersed series of the Ramayana Although this page was discovered as part of the “Shangri” Ramayana series, it appears to be a later addition that was made in a different town. This episode is from the chapter that relates Rama’s encounter with the monkey kingdom during
Ravana is grieved Vibhisana was overcome with grief at the death of his brother Ravana, who despite his wickedness acted out his life in accordance with the dharma into which he was born. Rama on the left in full council instructs Vibhisana and the remaining demons to perform Ravana’s funeral rites. Across the top of
Admonishing of Lakshman Previously, Mareecha misleads Rama and draws him away from their hermitage. When Laxman reached Rama following the false alarm of Mareecha in golden deer’s disguise, Rama got upset over his leaving Sita all alone in the forest-hut. Laxman did not reveal that Sita had used inappropriate language and had forced him to
Ravana losing his heads Having seen Rama and Laksmana advancing to meet Ravana on foot, the god Indra has sent down his chariot and charioteer Matali. After a tremendous fight, in which Rama shoots off Ravana’s heads with his arrows only to see them grow again, Matali reminds Rama to use his Brahma-weapon. This weapon
Lakshmana Fights Indrajit opaque watercolor and gold on paper An avatar of the god Vishnu, Rama’s story is told in the “Ramayana,” a beloved tale of kingship, morality, and devotion. It recounts the courageous feats of Rama, his wife, Sita, brother Lakshmana, and devoted follower Hanuman, who fight the evil powers of Ravana, the king
Rama and monkey chiefs Watercolour painting on paper of Rāma with the chiefs of his army. Rāma stands in the centre of the painting, surrounded by a rocky landscape. Rāma is shown holding a bow and arrow and with golden rays emanating out of him. Lakṣmaṇa stands behind him and also holds a bow and
Rama releasing Ahilya from curse Rama releasing Ahalya from curse. Lakshmana and sage Vishvamitra are present. Lithographic Print
Rama offers his eyes to Goddess Durga Album of popular prints mounted on cloth pages. Colour lithograph, lettered, inscribed, numbered 48 and depicting a scene from the Ramayana. Rama is shown about to offer his eyes to make up the full number – 108 – of lotus blossoms needed in the puja that he must
