Parashuram
Portrait of Parashurama by Raja Ravi Varma relating to Keralolpathi, that deals with the origins and legends of Kerala, India Vishnu’s sixth avatar Parashurama. Dimesions: height: 35 cm (13.7 in); width: 25 cm (9.8 in)
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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 remembering Sita at the Advent of Autumn
Rama remembering Sita at the Advent of Autumn Folio from an illustrated manuscript of the Ramayana. Ascribed to Nurpur by Archer; to Manaku of Guler by Goswamy. This painting depicts a scene from the Kishkindha Kanda of the Ramayana, which is inscribed on the reverse. After the death of Vali, Rama and Lakshmana live on
Shiva’s hosts destroying the sacrifice of Daksha Prajapati
Shiva’s hosts destroying the sacrifice of Daksha Prajapati An illustration to the Bhagavata Purana. The episode of the Daksha yajna mentioned in the fourth skandha of the Bhagavata Purana, is vividly illustrated in this painting. The Purana mentions how Daksha, father of Parvati, deliberately avoided inviting Parvati and Shiva to the sacrifice he was performing.
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Krishna Swallowing the Forest Fire
Krishna Swallowing the Forest Fire This painting illustrates an episode from the Bhagavata Purana, when Krishna rescues the gopis (cowgirls) and the cows from a forest fire. This is one of the popular exploits of Krishna illustrated by the painters of various schools of miniature painting. Forest fires were a constant hazard during those times
Surpanakha Addressing Rama
Surpanakha Addressing Rama From an illustrated manuscript of Ramayana The major hurdles in the life of Rama during his exile began with the episode of Surpanakha, the sister of Ravana, becoming enamoured of Rama. The episode is described in the Aranyakanda of the Ramayana (Chapter 5). Rama and Sita are seated on a platform under
Krishna playing the game of ball
Krishna playing the game of ball The scene is laid on the bank of the Jamuna. Krishna is throwing a ball at the gaol. There are some cowherds participating in the game. A little above, in the background, on the left a cowherd with three cows is seen. On the right, Krishna and Balarama are
Meeting of Rama and Parashurama
Meeting of Rama and Parashurama The painting (size 24.8 x 15.9 cm) illustrates folio 76 of a large MS. of the Balakanda of Valmiki’s Ramayana, painted by Manohar for one Acharya Jasavant, in V.S. 1706 (A.D. 1649) at Udaipur in Rajasthan. To the left are Rama and his brothers on chariots accompanied by Dasaratha, who
Hanuman’s visit to Lanka
Hanuman’s visit to Lanka. Hanuman Visits Sita in Lanka and Other Exploits, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama) India, Gujarat, circa 1775-1800 Drawings; watercolors Opaque watercolor and ink on paper 6 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (16.51 x 31.75 cm)
Mandodari approaches her husband, the demon king Ravana
Mandodari approaches her husband, the demon king Ravana, while Prince Rama and his allies convene outside the palace, from a manuscript of the Ramayana (Life or Rama) Date: 1595-1605 Medium: Opaque watercolors and gold on paper Place of Origin: Northern India Style or Ware: Mughal After finally locating his abducted wife, Rama plans an assault
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