Image of Add 15296 (2) f.12r, Sugriva and his monkeys, seen at by Indian School, (17th century)

Add 15296 (2) f.12r, Sugriva and his monkeys, seen at the top on the left,...

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Image title: Add 15296 (2) f.12r, Sugriva and his monkeys, seen at the top on the left, continue to tell Rama and Laksmana the story of Bali and Dundubhi. Bali was so powerful that he was able to tear the demon limb from limb and then hurl the carcass into the air. Unfortunately, it landed near the hermitage of the sage Matanga on Rsyamuka. On discovering who had bespoiled his retreat with blood, the sage cursed Bali and the monkeys with him that they would be turned to stone if they came there again. Bali implored Matanga in vain to lift the curse and hence never ventured near Rsyamuka, so that Sugriva knew that he was safe there. Having narrated the story, Sugriva asks Rama for assurances that he is stronger than Bali, which Rama demonstrates by shooting an arrow through seven tala, or palm-trees.
Artist: Indian School, (17th century) / Indian
Location: British Library, London, UK

Image description: Ramayana Udaipur, c.1653 Language: Sanskrit Source/Shelfmark: Add.15296(2), f.12
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: 16th century / animal / monkey / animals / organisms / colours / religious movements / manuscript / diety / 16th century / religious groups / hinduism / hindu / mammal / document / religious faiths / colour / religion / hindoo

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