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31. Add Or 520

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Title:
Rama bends the bow and wins the hand of Sita. Artist(s): Hanumanta Rao of Madanapalle (c.1900)
Scope & Content:
Rama bends the bow and wins the hand of Sita. Inscribed on the reverse: ‘In a council held by Janaka Raja king of Mithila, Rama performs the feat of bending the heaviest bow and wins the hand of Sitha, J’s daughter. Sages Vasista & Jamadagni and Lakshmana are present. Written by H.Hanumanta...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 Item

32. Add Or 521

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Add Or 521
Title:
Dasaratha and his wives performing sacrifices so that they may be blessed with sons.. Artist(s): Hanumanta Rao of Madanapalle (c.1900)
Scope & Content:
Dasaratha and his wives perform sacrifices so that they may be blessed with sons. Inscribed on the reverse: ‘Dasaratha Rajah performs Putrakamesti (or sacrifice in desire of sons) His three wives Kousalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra – and Sages Vasista, etc, are attending. Written by H. Hanumanta Rao....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 Item

33. Add Or 522

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 522
Title:
Sugriva is made king of Kishkindha by Rama and sends out his men to search for Sita. Artist(s): Hanumanta Rao of Madanapalle (c.1900)
Scope & Content:
Sugriva is made king of Kishkindha by Rama and sends out his men to search for Sita. Inscribed on the reverse: ‘Sugriva pattabhishekam After the death of Vali, Sugriva, his brother, was installed to the throne by Rama as king of Kishkindha city. S…a then sends forth his men to the four direc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 Item

34. Add Or 523

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 523
Title:
Hanuman finds Sita in Ravana's garden. Artist(s): Hanumanta Rao of Madanapalle (c.1900)
Scope & Content:
Hanuman finds Sita in Ravana’s garden. Inscribed on the reverse: ‘Hanuman now finds Sitha in Ravana’s garden, called Asoka and guarded by the Rakshasa females who rose up with their weapons as it to kill H…n. H. gives Rama’s ring to Sitha who gives her ring to H. Written by H. Hanumanta Rao. Ma...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 Item

35. Add Or 524

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 524
Title:
Hanuman meets Ravana disguised as a sage.. Artist(s): Hanumanta Rao of Madanapalle (c.1900)
Scope & Content:
Hanuman meets Ravana disguised as a sage. Inscribed on the reverse: ‘Phantom Rishi Hanuman on his way to Sanjivana mountain comes near a garden where many way branch out. Here Ravana is sitting disguising as a Rishi. H. asks this Rishi the way to S. mountain but R. says “remain here this nig...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 Item

36. Add Or 525

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 525
Title:
Hanuman mistakes Ravana's wife for Sita.. Artist(s): Hanumanta Rao of Madanapalle (c.1900)
Scope & Content:
Hanuman mistakes Ravana’s wife for Sita. Inscribed on the reverse: ‘When Hanuman saw Mondothary (Ravana’s wife) in a window of her palace he thought her to be Sitha and at midnight goes to Ravana’s bed and when they were in sound sleep he examines M. very softly touching her hands. Written by H...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 Item

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