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SHURPANAKHA NASIKA KHANDAN

Lithograph on Paper

Circa

1925

Size (cms)

25 X 35.9

Artist

Anonymous

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Publisher

A. K. Joshi & Co. Bombay.

Printer

Ravi-Vaibhav F.A.L. Press, Ghatkopar, Active

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The vibrant lithograph titled "Shurpanakha Nasikakhandan" (The Cutting of Shurpanakha's Nose) illustrates a dramatic episode from the Hindu epic Ramayana, portraying Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana in the aftermath of Shurpanakha’s humiliation. Rama, with blue skin, a red-and-gold dhoti, and a quiver of arrows, stands with calm authority, reflecting his divine identity as Vishnu’s incarnation. Sita, in a red sari adorned with golden details, appears serene and dignified, embodying virtue and devotion. Lakshmana, shown as a youthful figure with a topknot and a green garland over a white dhoti, holds a sword, representing his unwavering loyalty and protective role. The serene forest backdrop, with lush greenery, distant hills, and a cloudy sky, provides a tranquil yet charged setting for this pivotal moment in the epic.

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