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Rama killing Bali

unknown1901/1999

Academy of Fine Arts and Literature

Academy of Fine Arts and Literature
New Delhi, India

An episode from the Ramayana, Rama is shooting his deadly arrow to kill Bali, Kishkindha’s monkey king, for usurping his younger brother Sugriva’s state and wife. Under a boon half of the might of anyone facing Bali would pass into him. Hence Rama keeps himself behind a tree and Sugriva is put to face him. On the lower register Sugriva and Bali are engaged in fighting while on the upper right corner Rama is fixing his target.

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  • Title: Rama killing Bali
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date: 1901/1999
  • Location: Orissa
  • Physical Dimensions: Paper, 24 X 29 cm
  • Subject Keywords: Orissa School
  • Type: Painting
Academy of Fine Arts and Literature

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