Rama preparing Lanka siege
Rama preparing Lanka siege A painting depicting the scene of Lord Rama preparing to lay a siege of Lanka from the Smithsonian Institution collection.
Vanar Sena
Lakshmana Fights Indrajit
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
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
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
Rama and Lakshmana in the grip of serpent’s coil
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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Rama and Lakshman in front of the castle in Lanka
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
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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A Bhil hunter approaches a tent where there is a meeting of two monkey leaders
A Bhil hunter approaches a tent where there is a meeting of two monkey leaders Series Title: Rama’s Journey Suite Name: Ramayana Creation Date: ca. 1680-1685 Display Dimensions: 8 1/16 in. x 12 9/32 in. (20.5 cm x 31.2 cm)
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