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Sita finding the magic deer

Sita finding the magic deer

XLF3788809

Add 15296 (1) f.61r, The exiles have reached the Tamasa river and pass the night on its banks, still surrounded by the grieving townspeople. Sita and Rama lie sleeping on a bed of grass, while Laksmana and Sumantra talk of Rama's virtues, and the horses graze. All around lie the sleeping townspeople who have followed them in their grief. On waking up, Rama instructs the charioteer to lay a false trail, as if the chariot had turned back towards Ayodhya instead of proceeding towardSitae forest. When the chariot returns, he gets into it along with Sita and Laksmana and they proceed towards the forest, leaving the townspeople behind. Grief-stricken to have lost Rama, they return to their homes in the city. At the bottom, the four drive off along the bank of the river Tamasa.

Add 15296 (1) f.61r, The exiles have reached the Tamasa river and pass the night on its banks, still surrounded by the grieving townspeople. Sita and Rama lie sleeping on a bed of grass, while Laksmana and Sumantra talk of Rama's virtues, and the horses graze. All around lie the sleeping townspeople who have followed them in their grief. On waking up, Rama instructs the charioteer to lay a false trail, as if the chariot had turned back towards Ayodhya instead of proceeding towardSitae forest. When the chariot returns, he gets into it along with Sita and Laksmana and they proceed towards the forest, leaving the townspeople behind. Grief-stricken to have lost Rama, they return to their homes in the city. At the bottom, the four drive off along the bank of the river Tamasa.

Indian School, (17th century)

BL3282997

Add 15296 (1) f.68r, At the top centre, the three spend the night in the forest. Sita and Rama lie on one mat, his sword and bow beside him, while Laksmana seated on his mat reproves Rama for giving way to grief. At the bottom, they then proceed to the hermitage of Bharadvaja, on the bank of the Ganga at Prayaga where the Ganga and Yamuna meet. In this peaceful place, abounding in deer and bird life, they offer homage to the hermits and ask the advice of the great sage aSita where they might fix their dwelling in the forest, so that they might not be disturbed. He advises the travellers to seek out the Citrakuta mountain sixty miles to the west, a lovely spot abounding in fruit, flowers and animals, and much frequented by hermits.

Add 15296 (1) f.68r, At the top centre, the three spend the night in the forest. Sita and Rama lie on one mat, his sword and bow beside him, while Laksmana seated on his mat reproves Rama for giving way to grief. At the bottom, they then proceed to the hermitage of Bharadvaja, on the bank of the Ganga at Prayaga where the Ganga and Yamuna meet. In this peaceful place, abounding in deer and bird life, they offer homage to the hermits and ask the advice of the great sage aSita where they might fix their dwelling in the forest, so that they might not be disturbed. He advises the travellers to seek out the Citrakuta mountain sixty miles to the west, a lovely spot abounding in fruit, flowers and animals, and much frequented by hermits.

Indian School, (17th century)

BL3283003

Rama sending his Signet-Ring to Sita (colour litho)

Rama sending his Signet-Ring to Sita (colour litho)

Venkatappa, K. (1886-1965)

LLM5990842

Add 15296 (1) f.111r, Meanwhile, all is peaceful with the exiles in their abode on the Citrakuta mountain. Rama points out its beauties Sita - the many varieties of lovely trees and birds, the rocks coloured by gems and minerals, and the Mandakina river which rises in the mountain and flows along the bottom of the picture, with hermits praying, meditating and bathing along it. Rama decorates Sita's forehead with red arsenic and takes her protectively in his arms when a lion growls. They return to the hut, where Laksmana has killed deer and prepared food, which the two brothers eat while Sita keeps the flies away. After they have eaten, an audacious crow annoys Sita. Rama, enraged, takes aim at it with an arrow made of a reed. The crow is refused protection by all in the three worlds (heaven being represented by a pair of divine beings in a heavenly chariot, and the underworld by a snake-king and his queen). It returns to beg for mercy from Rama, who allows his arrow to pierce just the

Add 15296 (1) f.111r, Meanwhile, all is peaceful with the exiles in their abode on the Citrakuta mountain. Rama points out its beauties Sita - the many varieties of lovely trees and birds, the rocks coloured by gems and minerals, and the Mandakina river which rises in the mountain and flows along the bottom of the picture, with hermits praying, meditating and bathing along it. Rama decorates Sita's forehead with red arsenic and takes her protectively in his arms when a lion growls. They return to the hut, where Laksmana has killed deer and prepared food, which the two brothers eat while Sita keeps the flies away. After they have eaten, an audacious crow annoys Sita. Rama, enraged, takes aim at it with an arrow made of a reed. The crow is refused protection by all in the three worlds (heaven being represented by a pair of divine beings in a heavenly chariot, and the underworld by a snake-king and his queen). It returns to beg for mercy from Rama, who allows his arrow to pierce just the

Indian School, (17th century)

BL3283029

Rama, with Sita and Lakshmana in the forest, from the Ramayana, c.1790 (opaque w/c & gold on paper)

Rama, with Sita and Lakshmana in the forest, from the Ramayana, c.1790 (opaque w/c & gold on paper)

Indian School, (18th century)

SD874018

Dadhimukha informs SugrÄ«va of the desecration of the Madhuvana grove by Hanumān, Aṅgada and their friends. Reassured that this could only mean that they were extremely happy to have found Sītā, he returns to the grove and, finding the monkeys quietened, informs Aṅgada and Hanumān that SugrÄ«va wants to see them immediately.

Dadhimukha informs SugrÄ«va of the desecration of the Madhuvana grove by Hanumān, Aṅgada and their friends. Reassured that this could only mean that they were extremely happy to have found Sītā, he returns to the grove and, finding the monkeys quietened, informs Aṅgada and Hanumān that SugrÄ«va wants to see them immediately.

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Hanumān thinks to himself that, in order to find out more about the demons, he will have to launch an open assault on them. This way he will get to meet Rāvaṇa and his ministers and ascertain their strategy and strengths. Accordingly, he makes up his mind to destroy the royal pleasure garden attached to the zenana in Laṅkā. Having uprooted the trees in theaśoka grove, Hanumān kills all the demons sent by Rāvaṇa to capture him, while Sītā looks on from her position by the temple.

Hanumān thinks to himself that, in order to find out more about the demons, he will have to launch an open assault on them. This way he will get to meet Rāvaṇa and his ministers and ascertain their strategy and strengths. Accordingly, he makes up his mind to destroy the royal pleasure garden attached to the zenana in Laṅkā. Having uprooted the trees in theaśoka grove, Hanumān kills all the demons sent by Rāvaṇa to capture him, while Sītā looks on from her position by the temple.

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Add 15296 (1) f.71r, Prior to taking up their abode in the hut, oblations have to be made to the presiding deities. Laksmana hunts deer on the right, and return to the hut to cook it; Rama offers part of it as a sacrifice. The two brothers then eat, while Sita waves a scarf over the food to keep the flies off, and she then retires to the hut to eat her own meal. The three begin their lives in exile in the peace of Citrakuta.

Add 15296 (1) f.71r, Prior to taking up their abode in the hut, oblations have to be made to the presiding deities. Laksmana hunts deer on the right, and return to the hut to cook it; Rama offers part of it as a sacrifice. The two brothers then eat, while Sita waves a scarf over the food to keep the flies off, and she then retires to the hut to eat her own meal. The three begin their lives in exile in the peace of Citrakuta.

Indian School, (17th century)

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Rama firing his arrow at Ravana

Rama firing his arrow at Ravana

XLF3788808

Indrajit advances in his chariot having created an illusory Sītā, whom he holds by the single long tress of her hair. He then cuts off her head and her body falls to the ground. Hanumān and the other monkeys, here SugrÄ«va and Aṅgada, are totally distraught but attack him. Then Hanumān goes to tell Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa of Sītā's apparent death. They look crushed by grief.

Indrajit advances in his chariot having created an illusory Sītā, whom he holds by the single long tress of her hair. He then cuts off her head and her body falls to the ground. Hanumān and the other monkeys, here SugrÄ«va and Aṅgada, are totally distraught but attack him. Then Hanumān goes to tell Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa of Sītā's apparent death. They look crushed by grief.

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The abduction of Sita, 1940 (acrylic on canvas)

The abduction of Sita, 1940 (acrylic on canvas)

Kobot, I Gusti Ketut (1917-1999)

SBL2564174

On the left, Rāma is installed as king by the priest Vasiṣṭha, who anoints his brow with sacred marks, while Åšatrughna holds the imperial parasol and the two other brothers hold chowries (fly-whisks). SugrÄ«va had previously sent the monkeys to gather water from the four seas and all the important rivers, which they hold here in golden jars for the coronation ritual. On the right, Rāma, with Sītā beside him on his throne, dispenses gold and jewels to his helpers, all in human form. One of his ministers hands Rāma a necklace of magnificent pearls for Sītā, and she unclasps her own necklace, which she gives to the incomparably wise and valiant Hanumān.

On the left, Rāma is installed as king by the priest Vasiṣṭha, who anoints his brow with sacred marks, while Åšatrughna holds the imperial parasol and the two other brothers hold chowries (fly-whisks). SugrÄ«va had previously sent the monkeys to gather water from the four seas and all the important rivers, which they hold here in golden jars for the coronation ritual. On the right, Rāma, with Sītā beside him on his throne, dispenses gold and jewels to his helpers, all in human form. One of his ministers hands Rāma a necklace of magnificent pearls for Sītā, and she unclasps her own necklace, which she gives to the incomparably wise and valiant Hanumān.

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On the journey back, Rāma points out to Sītā all the places associated with the search for her, and before that with their life together in the forest. The Puá¹£paka chariot flies first over the bridge built across the sea by the monkeys and arrives over the palace at Kiá¹£kindhÄ, where monkeys wave to them and female monkeys look out of the windows of the golden upper storey of the palace. Sītā here requests that the wives of the chief monkeys should accompany them to AyodhyÄ.

On the journey back, Rāma points out to Sītā all the places associated with the search for her, and before that with their life together in the forest. The Puá¹£paka chariot flies first over the bridge built across the sea by the monkeys and arrives over the palace at Kiá¹£kindhÄ, where monkeys wave to them and female monkeys look out of the windows of the golden upper storey of the palace. Sītā here requests that the wives of the chief monkeys should accompany them to AyodhyÄ.

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Ram Darbar in Miniature Painting on Paper with Golden Embossing

Ram Darbar in Miniature Painting on Paper with Golden Embossing

DND3609848

Add 15296 (2) f.68r, The monkeys have resolved to die by starving themselves to death on the shores of the southern ocean rather than return to face their king's wrath. They are seen by the wingless vulture Sampati, brother of the vulture king Jatayu, who had died trying to save Sita from the demon. Sampati had lost his wings through flying too near the sun. They tell him of Jatayu's death at the demon's hand. Sampati tellSitaem that he had seen the demon king Ravana in his aerial chariot abducting a woman, who was calling out constantly the name of Rama. The monkeys carry Sampati down from his cave in the mountain and he tells Angada and the others where Ravana has taken Sita. Ravana, he tells them, rules the kingdom of Lanka, a hundred leagues across the sea. The monkeys carry him to the shore of the ocean, where he performs the funeral rites for his brother.

Add 15296 (2) f.68r, The monkeys have resolved to die by starving themselves to death on the shores of the southern ocean rather than return to face their king's wrath. They are seen by the wingless vulture Sampati, brother of the vulture king Jatayu, who had died trying to save Sita from the demon. Sampati had lost his wings through flying too near the sun. They tell him of Jatayu's death at the demon's hand. Sampati tellSitaem that he had seen the demon king Ravana in his aerial chariot abducting a woman, who was calling out constantly the name of Rama. The monkeys carry Sampati down from his cave in the mountain and he tells Angada and the others where Ravana has taken Sita. Ravana, he tells them, rules the kingdom of Lanka, a hundred leagues across the sea. The monkeys carry him to the shore of the ocean, where he performs the funeral rites for his brother.

Indian School, (17th century)

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Sri Lanka: The Rama Setu bridge being built between India and Lanka by bears and monkeys. From a version of the Ramayana story from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India, c.1850.

Sri Lanka: The Rama Setu bridge being built between India and Lanka by bears and monkeys. From a version of the Ramayana story from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India, c.1850.

PFH1165299

Or. 13805 f.373 King Rama on a throne, illustration from 'The Bhagavatapurana (Purana of the Blessed Lord)' by Kalurama, 1806 (ink, colour & gold on paper)

Or. 13805 f.373 King Rama on a throne, illustration from 'The Bhagavatapurana (Purana of the Blessed Lord)' by Kalurama, 1806 (ink, colour & gold on paper)

Indian School, (19th century)

BL3261645

Sita finds Rama among Lotus blooms (colour litho)

Sita finds Rama among Lotus blooms (colour litho)

Goble, Warwick (1862-1943)

IL3610989

Add 15296 (1) f.48r, Rama and Laksmana, dressed as before but armed with sword, bow and arrows, accompanied by Sita, have walked humbly through the streets thronged with grieving people to their father's palace. Sumantra announces them to the enthroned Dasaratha and to Kaikeyi, who is seated beside him.

Add 15296 (1) f.48r, Rama and Laksmana, dressed as before but armed with sword, bow and arrows, accompanied by Sita, have walked humbly through the streets thronged with grieving people to their father's palace. Sumantra announces them to the enthroned Dasaratha and to Kaikeyi, who is seated beside him.

Indian School, (17th century)

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Ram-Darbar with Other Gods Miniature Painting on Paper

Ram-Darbar with Other Gods Miniature Painting on Paper

DND3609918

Add 15296 (2) f.9r, Sugriva tells Rama that he has seen Sita being carried aloft in a chariot by Ravana, struggling and calling out the names of Rama and Laksmana. On seeing him below, she let fall her jewels and an upper garment. Sugriva runs to a cave in the mountain where he has stored them, and thence brings Sita's jewels and her upper garment of leaves to show Rama and Laksmana. Rama is keenly distressed at the sight of them and rolls on the ground in his agony. Sugriva calms him and reiterates his promise to help Rama recover Sita.

Add 15296 (2) f.9r, Sugriva tells Rama that he has seen Sita being carried aloft in a chariot by Ravana, struggling and calling out the names of Rama and Laksmana. On seeing him below, she let fall her jewels and an upper garment. Sugriva runs to a cave in the mountain where he has stored them, and thence brings Sita's jewels and her upper garment of leaves to show Rama and Laksmana. Rama is keenly distressed at the sight of them and rolls on the ground in his agony. Sugriva calms him and reiterates his promise to help Rama recover Sita.

Indian School, (17th century)

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The birth of Sita and bringing of the bow

The birth of Sita and bringing of the bow

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Murthis (statues of gods) in the temple of Bhaktivedanta manor during Janmashtami hindu festival, Watford, U,K, 2018 (photo)

Murthis (statues of gods) in the temple of Bhaktivedanta manor during Janmashtami hindu festival, Watford, U,K, 2018 (photo)

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Add 15296 (1) f.126r, Despite the entreaties of his brother to return to rule Ayodhya, Rama Ramains adamant in adhering to his father's command. He manages finally to persuade Bharata to govern the kingdom until his return after fourteen years. Bharata resolves to dress and behave as an ascetic until then. The two brothers and Sita make their farewells to Bharata and Shatrughna, to the Brahmins and to the queens, with Sita being embraced by Kausalya. Bharata crouches before Rama for him to put his feet into a pair of sandals at he will take back to Ayodhya with him, and in the name of which he will govern the kingdom. Rama then retireSita the hut. The chariots and litters then proceed back to Ayodhya, with Bharata carrying Rama's sandals on his head, the two brothers cast down in sorrow.

Add 15296 (1) f.126r, Despite the entreaties of his brother to return to rule Ayodhya, Rama Ramains adamant in adhering to his father's command. He manages finally to persuade Bharata to govern the kingdom until his return after fourteen years. Bharata resolves to dress and behave as an ascetic until then. The two brothers and Sita make their farewells to Bharata and Shatrughna, to the Brahmins and to the queens, with Sita being embraced by Kausalya. Bharata crouches before Rama for him to put his feet into a pair of sandals at he will take back to Ayodhya with him, and in the name of which he will govern the kingdom. Rama then retireSita the hut. The chariots and litters then proceed back to Ayodhya, with Bharata carrying Rama's sandals on his head, the two brothers cast down in sorrow.

Indian School, (17th century)

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Sītā begs Rāvaṇa to kill her so that she may join her husband in death, but Rāvaṇa is summoned to meet his general Prahasta and his ministers, leaving Sītā to be disabused of her belief that Rāma is dead by the compassionate rÄká¹£asÄ« SaramÄ. Rāvaṇa orders the beating of the drums to summon his forces, which are crowded behind the walls. His maternal grandfather MÄlyavÄn advises surrendering Sītā, and lists the terrible portents that have been seen in the city, including interbreeding of animals, but to no avail. Rāma confers with his allies - the monkeys headed by SugrÄ«va, the bears under their king JÄmbavÄn, and the friendly demons under VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a - as to the best plan of assault, while the monkeys begin to besiege the city.

Sītā begs Rāvaṇa to kill her so that she may join her husband in death, but Rāvaṇa is summoned to meet his general Prahasta and his ministers, leaving Sītā to be disabused of her belief that Rāma is dead by the compassionate rÄká¹£asÄ« SaramÄ. Rāvaṇa orders the beating of the drums to summon his forces, which are crowded behind the walls. His maternal grandfather MÄlyavÄn advises surrendering Sītā, and lists the terrible portents that have been seen in the city, including interbreeding of animals, but to no avail. Rāma confers with his allies - the monkeys headed by SugrÄ«va, the bears under their king JÄmbavÄn, and the friendly demons under VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a - as to the best plan of assault, while the monkeys begin to besiege the city.

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The abandonment of Sita. Sita and Lakshmana are shown crossing the river Ganges. Lakshmana, with hands crossed, begs Sita's forgiveness for leaving her behind when she faints

The abandonment of Sita. Sita and Lakshmana are shown crossing the river Ganges. Lakshmana, with hands crossed, begs Sita's forgiveness for leaving her behind when she faints

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Ramayana (balinese colour on canvas)

Ramayana (balinese colour on canvas)

SBL2564178

Lakshmana returns to Ayodhya with the charioteer Sumantra, while Sita is accepted into Valmiki's hermitage

Lakshmana returns to Ayodhya with the charioteer Sumantra, while Sita is accepted into Valmiki's hermitage

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Thailand: Hanuman finds Sita in captivity, Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok

Thailand: Hanuman finds Sita in captivity, Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok

PFH1167547

India: Miniature from the Ramayana. 'Sita Shies Away from Hanuman, Believing He is Ravana in Disguise'. Mughal art, 1590s.

India: Miniature from the Ramayana. 'Sita Shies Away from Hanuman, Believing He is Ravana in Disguise'. Mughal art, 1590s.

PFH1169310

From a position high in a Shingshapa tree, Hanuman observes Sita attended by a band of female titans; Ravana arrives with female attendants and begs Sita to marry him. Gouache with gold; borders of red and yellow, or red and gold with, in most cases, coloured decoration on the gold. Image taken from Ramayana.

From a position high in a Shingshapa tree, Hanuman observes Sita attended by a band of female titans; Ravana arrives with female attendants and begs Sita to marry him. Gouache with gold; borders of red and yellow, or red and gold with, in most cases, coloured decoration on the gold. Image taken from Ramayana.

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VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a, Lakṣmaṇa and the rest come out of the city suitably attired to where Rāma and Sītā await them, while Hanumān holds Rāma's bow and waves a white cloth over them. They all ask permission to accompany Rāma, Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa to AyodhyÄ, to which Rāma readily agrees. The Puá¹£paka aerial chariot, borne up by four haá¹ƒsas flies in from Laṅkā, and the entire party, with Lakṣmaṇa back in hermit's dress, begins the journey back to AyodhyÄ.

VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a, Lakṣmaṇa and the rest come out of the city suitably attired to where Rāma and Sītā await them, while Hanumān holds Rāma's bow and waves a white cloth over them. They all ask permission to accompany Rāma, Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa to AyodhyÄ, to which Rāma readily agrees. The Puá¹£paka aerial chariot, borne up by four haá¹ƒsas flies in from Laṅkā, and the entire party, with Lakṣmaṇa back in hermit's dress, begins the journey back to AyodhyÄ.

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Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- Sita in Asokavanam(Forest)after being kidnapped by Ravana Artist Unknown

Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- Sita in Asokavanam(Forest)after being kidnapped by Ravana Artist Unknown

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A painting of Rama and Sita, India, Jaipur, c.1800 (opaque pigments, gold, mica & beads on paper)

A painting of Rama and Sita, India, Jaipur, c.1800 (opaque pigments, gold, mica & beads on paper)

Indian School, (19th century)

CH3740160

Add. 15297 (1) f.141v Battling the ten-headed Demon King Ravana, 'Ramayana', 1652 (ink & colour on paper)

Add. 15297 (1) f.141v Battling the ten-headed Demon King Ravana, 'Ramayana', 1652 (ink & colour on paper)

Sāhibdin (fl.1628-55)

BL3620067

The kidnapping of Sita, c.1975 (acrylic and watercolour on canvas)

The kidnapping of Sita, c.1975 (acrylic and watercolour on canvas)

Dewa Ketut Ding (1920-96)

SBL3559092

The Celestial Chariot, c.1650 (opaque w/c & gold on paper)

The Celestial Chariot, c.1650 (opaque w/c & gold on paper)

Indian School, (17th century)

SD873991

The gods, celestial beings, kings, rishis, royalty and common folk have all assembled to witness the vindication of Sītā. In front of the assembly, Sītā says that she has never ever thought of anyone but Rāma and that the Earth goddess MÄdhavÄ« should receive her if that be true. A miracle then occurs in front of all; a beautiful, celestial throne appears, supported by nÄgas. The Earth goddess welcomes Sītā on it, and they descend into the bowels of the earth. Sītā is declared virtuous and vindicated. BrahmÄ and the gods overhead witness the event.

The gods, celestial beings, kings, rishis, royalty and common folk have all assembled to witness the vindication of Sītā. In front of the assembly, Sītā says that she has never ever thought of anyone but Rāma and that the Earth goddess MÄdhavÄ« should receive her if that be true. A miracle then occurs in front of all; a beautiful, celestial throne appears, supported by nÄgas. The Earth goddess welcomes Sītā on it, and they descend into the bowels of the earth. Sītā is declared virtuous and vindicated. BrahmÄ and the gods overhead witness the event.

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Add 15296 (1) f.118r, The Brahmins and the queens in their litters approach. Kausalya points out the place by the river where Rama offered the ritual water and laments the pitiable quality of the pindas, as offered to her dead husband. The three exiles then greet the queens (Sita is shown embracing Kaikeyi rather than Kausalya), and then separately the Brahmins and the minister Sumantra. The four brothers and Sita Sitaoutside the hut (top left). Bharata requests Rama to ascend the throne, but Rama refuses to disobey the command of his father.

Add 15296 (1) f.118r, The Brahmins and the queens in their litters approach. Kausalya points out the place by the river where Rama offered the ritual water and laments the pitiable quality of the pindas, as offered to her dead husband. The three exiles then greet the queens (Sita is shown embracing Kaikeyi rather than Kausalya), and then separately the Brahmins and the minister Sumantra. The four brothers and Sita Sitaoutside the hut (top left). Bharata requests Rama to ascend the throne, but Rama refuses to disobey the command of his father.

Indian School, (17th century)

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Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- Wedding of Rama with Sita. Artist Unknown

Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- Wedding of Rama with Sita. Artist Unknown

SSI2217254

Dying Jatayus Tells Rama and Lakshmana about Sita, c.1750 (opaque w/c on paper)

Dying Jatayus Tells Rama and Lakshmana about Sita, c.1750 (opaque w/c on paper)

Indian School, (18th century)

PHL441707

Ratna Sari Dewi Soekarno followed by Sita Devi (second Maharani of Baroda) arriving at Marle Dietrich's Gala, Paris, 19 June 1973 (photo)

Ratna Sari Dewi Soekarno followed by Sita Devi (second Maharani of Baroda) arriving at Marle Dietrich's Gala, Paris, 19 June 1973 (photo)

Giovanni Coruzzi

XRC1554048

Add. 15297 (1) f.142r Battling the ten-headed Demon King Ravana, 'Ramayana', 1652 (ink & colour on paper)

Add. 15297 (1) f.142r Battling the ten-headed Demon King Ravana, 'Ramayana', 1652 (ink & colour on paper)

Sāhibdin (fl.1628-55)

BL3620068

Nepal: The Rajput Moghul-style Janaki Temple, Janakpur (1998)

Nepal: The Rajput Moghul-style Janaki Temple, Janakpur (1998)

Rainer Krack

PFH2635475

Sita's ordeal by fire, c.1970 (watercolour on canvas)

Sita's ordeal by fire, c.1970 (watercolour on canvas)

Moleh, I Gusti Nyoman (1918-1997)

SBL2564228

Add 15296 (1) f.66r, The companions have reached the river Ganges and Guha, the Nisada chief, has come to greet them along with some of his people from their nearby town. Rama asks him to provide a boat so that they can cross the river. He tells Sumantra to take the chariot back to Ayodhya, with a last cheerful message to his father and mother that they will surely see the three of them again. Rama and Laksmana have divested themselves of their crowns and now mat their hair with the juice of a banyan tree in the manner of ascetics. Guha's men row them across the mighty Ganges, while in the middle of the stream Sita prays to the river goddess that eventually they may safely return to Ayodhya. On the far shore, having hunted for deer, Laksmana cooks the meat on skewers, while Rama and Sita pluck fruit from a great banyan tree.

Add 15296 (1) f.66r, The companions have reached the river Ganges and Guha, the Nisada chief, has come to greet them along with some of his people from their nearby town. Rama asks him to provide a boat so that they can cross the river. He tells Sumantra to take the chariot back to Ayodhya, with a last cheerful message to his father and mother that they will surely see the three of them again. Rama and Laksmana have divested themselves of their crowns and now mat their hair with the juice of a banyan tree in the manner of ascetics. Guha's men row them across the mighty Ganges, while in the middle of the stream Sita prays to the river goddess that eventually they may safely return to Ayodhya. On the far shore, having hunted for deer, Laksmana cooks the meat on skewers, while Rama and Sita pluck fruit from a great banyan tree.

Indian School, (17th century)

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Add 15296 (1) f.69r, Bharadvaja, on the right in his hermitage, advises the travellers of the way to Citrakuta. In the centre, they cross the Yamuna on an improvised raft, with Sita praying again to the goddess of the river for a safe return, and on the bottom left, find the great banyan tree Bharadvaja had told them about, where Rama and Sita pluck its fruits. A few miles farther on, having hunted for deer, Laksmana again cooks the meat on skewers and they prepare to spend the night there.

Add 15296 (1) f.69r, Bharadvaja, on the right in his hermitage, advises the travellers of the way to Citrakuta. In the centre, they cross the Yamuna on an improvised raft, with Sita praying again to the goddess of the river for a safe return, and on the bottom left, find the great banyan tree Bharadvaja had told them about, where Rama and Sita pluck its fruits. A few miles farther on, having hunted for deer, Laksmana again cooks the meat on skewers and they prepare to spend the night there.

Indian School, (17th century)

BL3283007

Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- Rama, sita and Lakshmana crossing the river Ganga. Artist Unknown

Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- Rama, sita and Lakshmana crossing the river Ganga. Artist Unknown

SSI2217261

Rāma sends Hanumān to VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a in the city to tell him to bring Sītā suitably adorned into his presence. Women bring her dresses and jewels. Sītā is brought to Rāma in a palanquin by Hanumān and VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a and his demons. VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a attempts to drive off the crowd so that Sītā should not be seen by strangers, but disguising his happiness Rāma says it is not forbidden to look on a woman who has fallen into distress. Many monkeys clamber up on the hill to see Sītā emerge from her palanquin. Rāma repudiates her: she has lived in another man's house and hence it would not be fitting for him to take her back. Grief-stricken, she replies that it is not possible for her to live without Rāma and asks Lakṣmaṇa to prepare a funeral pyre for her to test her chastity.

Rāma sends Hanumān to VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a in the city to tell him to bring Sītā suitably adorned into his presence. Women bring her dresses and jewels. Sītā is brought to Rāma in a palanquin by Hanumān and VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a and his demons. VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a attempts to drive off the crowd so that Sītā should not be seen by strangers, but disguising his happiness Rāma says it is not forbidden to look on a woman who has fallen into distress. Many monkeys clamber up on the hill to see Sītā emerge from her palanquin. Rāma repudiates her: she has lived in another man's house and hence it would not be fitting for him to take her back. Grief-stricken, she replies that it is not possible for her to live without Rāma and asks Lakṣmaṇa to prepare a funeral pyre for her to test her chastity.

BL3283157

The death of Marica, c.1970 (acrylic on canvas)

The death of Marica, c.1970 (acrylic on canvas)

Leper, I Dewa Nyoman (1917–1984)

SBL2564227

Rāvaṇa is overwhelmed by grief (all his heads in profile) on hearing of his last remaining son's death. Then furious with rage, he rushes with his upraised sword at Sītā, who calmly awaits her fate seated in her grove, but he is restrained by his minister SupÄrÅ›va. In order to intimidate Rāma for his own going forth on the morrow, he decides to send out his army yet again to the accompaniment of war-drums and trumpets being beaten and blown, while his own bow is made ready.

Rāvaṇa is overwhelmed by grief (all his heads in profile) on hearing of his last remaining son's death. Then furious with rage, he rushes with his upraised sword at Sītā, who calmly awaits her fate seated in her grove, but he is restrained by his minister SupÄrÅ›va. In order to intimidate Rāma for his own going forth on the morrow, he decides to send out his army yet again to the accompaniment of war-drums and trumpets being beaten and blown, while his own bow is made ready.

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Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- Ravana coming in the guise of Sage(Saint) to kidnap Sita. Artist Unknown

Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- Ravana coming in the guise of Sage(Saint) to kidnap Sita. Artist Unknown

SSI2217251

Indra Visits Sita in Ravana's Garden, c. 1775-80 (opaque w/c & gold on paper)

Indra Visits Sita in Ravana's Garden, c. 1775-80 (opaque w/c & gold on paper)

Indian School, (18th century)

PHL441732

Sita/Medea 1, 2004 (w/c, acrylic and enamel on mylar)

Sita/Medea 1, 2004 (w/c, acrylic and enamel on mylar)

Malani, Nalini (b.1946)

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Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- When Ravana Kidnapped Sita, Jatayu, King of Eagles attacked Ravana. In the encounter, Ravana unsheathed his sword and cut both the wings of Jatayu. Artist Unknown

Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- When Ravana Kidnapped Sita, Jatayu, King of Eagles attacked Ravana. In the encounter, Ravana unsheathed his sword and cut both the wings of Jatayu. Artist Unknown

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The Puá¹£paka chariot flies over the Citrakūṭa mountain, with Rāma pointing it out to Sītā, and then lands at the hermitage of BharadvÄja on the banks of the YamunÄ. BharadvÄja and various sages as well as the monkey chiefs, who have now assumed human guise, are seated with the exiles and VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a. Their arrival at BharadvÄja's hermitage marks officially the end of the fourteen years of exile.

The Puá¹£paka chariot flies over the Citrakūṭa mountain, with Rāma pointing it out to Sītā, and then lands at the hermitage of BharadvÄja on the banks of the YamunÄ. BharadvÄja and various sages as well as the monkey chiefs, who have now assumed human guise, are seated with the exiles and VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a. Their arrival at BharadvÄja's hermitage marks officially the end of the fourteen years of exile.

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The royal procession enters AyodhyÄ in triumph. Rāma and Sītā are in one carriage and the three brothers in another, while VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a and the allied chiefs all ride on elephants. The procession arrives at the palace through the bazaar with its festive hangings and with bowing shopkeepers. They are met at the gates of the zenana by ladies and, inside the queens' quarters, the four brothers and Sītā bow before KausalyÄ, Kaikeyī and SumitrÄ. Even Kaikeyī is forgiven.

The royal procession enters AyodhyÄ in triumph. Rāma and Sītā are in one carriage and the three brothers in another, while VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a and the allied chiefs all ride on elephants. The procession arrives at the palace through the bazaar with its festive hangings and with bowing shopkeepers. They are met at the gates of the zenana by ladies and, inside the queens' quarters, the four brothers and Sītā bow before KausalyÄ, Kaikeyī and SumitrÄ. Even Kaikeyī is forgiven.

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Hanumān lands with his mountain peak just outside the walls of Laṅkā and various monkeys start to explore it. VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a seems to be making a herbal poultice, while Suá¹£eá¹‡a holds a magical healing herb under Lakṣmaṇa's nose, which cures him miraculously. Lakṣmaṇa arises and he and Rāma embrace. Rāma tells him that neither Sītā, nor victory, nor life itself would hold any meaning for him without his brother, but Lakṣmaṇa reproves him: it is his duty to slay Rāvaṇa that very day and recover his wife. Demons run to tell Rāvaṇa in his palace of Hanumān 's arrival.

Hanumān lands with his mountain peak just outside the walls of Laṅkā and various monkeys start to explore it. VibhÄ«á¹£aá¹‡a seems to be making a herbal poultice, while Suá¹£eá¹‡a holds a magical healing herb under Lakṣmaṇa's nose, which cures him miraculously. Lakṣmaṇa arises and he and Rāma embrace. Rāma tells him that neither Sītā, nor victory, nor life itself would hold any meaning for him without his brother, but Lakṣmaṇa reproves him: it is his duty to slay Rāvaṇa that very day and recover his wife. Demons run to tell Rāvaṇa in his palace of Hanumān 's arrival.

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Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- When Ravana Kidnapped Sita, Jatayu, King of Eagles attacked Ravana. In the encounter, Ravana unsheathed his sword and cut both the wings of Jatayu. Artist Unknown

Murals- Epic Ramayana-Wall Paintings in Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India- When Ravana Kidnapped Sita, Jatayu, King of Eagles attacked Ravana. In the encounter, Ravana unsheathed his sword and cut both the wings of Jatayu. Artist Unknown

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