Dasaratha performing the Putreshti yajna
Description
Illustration from MSS of Ramayana
Folio 31 - Scene laid on open ground with pavilions. On the left is Dasaratha seated under a canopy with an attendant and a large number of hermits performing the sacrifice. The five Gods have arisen from the flames and offering a golden pot to the priest. On the right in the foreground, Dasaratha is receiving the pot and entering the palace. In the top panel, he is shown with his wife with the pot lying between them. Red, blue, black and brown background. Blue sky on top.
Dated VS 1706
Collection
Indian Miniature Paintings
Artist
Manohar
Object Type
Manuscript
Material
Paper, Paint
Schools/Culture/Period
Rajasthani
Technique
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Date
1649 CE
Location
Mewar, Rajasthan
Dimension
38.1 x 22.9 cms (without border)