Mandodari

Ravana's wife Mandodari is depicted in stunning fashion. At first glance, it is her features and the jewellery that get noticed. As you study the image, the artist shows the scenic waters even as the fire rages on in Lanka. Tellingly, the small golden deer placed next to Mandodari captures the essence of Ramayana, for it is with the advent of the golden deer that the abduction of Sita unfolds in the epic.