Ravana Abducting Sita

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by Unknown Artist
published on 24 October 2023

Ravana Abducting Sita — This Kalighat painting depicts a scene from the Sanskrit epic, Ramayana where Ravana, a demon, abducts Sita, the wife of Rama. Jatayu, a demigod and a follower of Rama tries to rescue Sita. This painting originates from Kolkata, India, and is dated around 1855-1860 CE. It is made on paper with watercolor (Victoria & Albert Museum, London).

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