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 […]
Sugriva roars out his challenge to his usurping brother Bali Outside the palace of Kiskindha, Sugriva roars out his challenge to his usurping brother Bali, so that the very birds fall out of the sky in fright, while Rama and Laksmana and the other monkeys look on from the right. On the left is the
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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 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
Lakshmana confronts Sugriva At the gate of Kiskindha Laksmana is welcomed by Bali’s son, Angada, and other monkeys, while inside the palace the crowned Sugriva, seated with Tara on a couch, is advised by his ministers. An arcade has been added to the side of the palace structure to indicate the gateway. Despite Tara’s attempt
Rama and Lakshmana in the grip of serpent’s coil Rama and the monkey army, National Museum, New Delhi In the Ramayana, the death of Kumbhakaran was a pivotal juncture in the war between Ram and Raavan. Grieving for his uncle, Meghnaad, the vanquisher of Indra, entered the battlefield. Confronting Ram and Lakshman, Meghnaad unleashed enchanted
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Lakshmana Meets with Tara, Sugriva, and Hanuman in the Palace of Kishkindha. Episode from Kishkinda Kanda
Rama and Lakshman in front of the castle in Lanka along with the Vanar Sena (monkey army). Series Title: Rama’s Journey Suite Name: Ramayana Display Artist: Artist Unknown Creation Date: ca. 1590 Display Dimensions: 10 11/32 in. x 7 7/32 in. (26.3 cm x 18.3 cm)
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Hanuman slays a group of demons; Rama and Lakshmana greet the monkeys and bears Series Title: Rama’s Journey Suite Name: Ramayana Creation Date: ca. 1770 Display Dimensions: 12 5/8 in. x 8 19/32 in. (32.1 cm x 21.8 cm)
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