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
Sri Rama breaking the bow Rama breaks the bow of Shiva at Swayamvara to win Sita as wife. oil on canvas
Rama releasing Ahilya from curse Rama releasing Ahalya from curse. Lakshmana and sage Vishvamitra are present. Lithographic Print
Kali Popular print of the goddess Kali on the battlefield, striding over a recumbent Śiva. Coloured lithograph. Office/studio of: Chore Bagan Art Studio
Rukmini Haran Album of popular prints mounted on cloth pages. Colour lithograph, lettered, inscribed and numbered 22. Krishna and Rukmini ride away in a chariot to be married, while Balarama and others secure their safe passage by fighting those who resist the union. Rukmini’s brother Rukmi had promised her hand to another. Printed by: Chore
Krishna leaving for Mathura Album of popular prints mounted on cloth pages. Colour lithograph, lettered, inscribed and numbered 59. Krishna and Balarama are seated in a chariot driven by Akrura. They are leaving their home of Brindaban and travelling to Mathura to fight Krishna’s uncle Kamsa. The gopis crowd around the chariot, clutching at the
Radha Rani Album of popular prints mounted on cloth pages. Colour lithograph, lettered, inscribed and numbered 61 depicting Radha tending cows in Vrindavan. She stands beneath a flowering kadamba tree and is accompanied by other gopis. Printed by: Chore Bagan Art Studio
Nala leaving Damayanti Album of popular prints mounted on cloth pages. Colour lithograph, lettered, inscribed and numbered 2. An episode from the Mahabharata, Nala and Damayantῑ are in the forest. Damayantῑ is shown asleep on the ground beneath a tree while Nala is sitting beside her, holding her hand. Printed by: Chore Bagan Art Studio