Folio from the Shangri Ramayana (Style IV): Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana Arriving at the Hermitage of Sage Agastya, c. 1730
Kulu or Mandi workshopexpand_more
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paperexpand_more
Gift of the Ramesh and Urmil Kapoor Collectionexpand_more 2023.3.2
On View in Gallery 211expand_more
This painting depicts a scene from the “Jungle Chapter” of the epic. Ram, Lakshmana, and Sita (an incarnation of the goddess Laxmi) have been forced into exile by Ram’s stepmother and are seen here approaching the dwelling of the bearded sage Agastya on the sprouted banks of the Godavari River. Lakshmana and Sita clasp their hands in a gesture of devotion, while Ram bows before the sage to touch his feet—a sign of ultimate respect. Agastya, in turn, advises them on vanquishing Ravana’s evil powers and blesses them with courage to succeed in their endeavor.
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- Folio from the Shangri Ramayana (Style IV): Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana Arriving at the Hermitage of Sage Agastya
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- 2023.3.2
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