Ramayana in Art

A visual journey through the epic by Bapu

The Panorama

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Bala Kanda

Sri Rama breaks the divine bow of Shiva, winning the hand of Sita in marriage.

Aranya Kanda

Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana encounter the magical golden deer in the forest.

Kishkindha Kanda

Rama defeats Vali from behind, fulfilling his promise to Sugriva.

Yuddha Kanda

The epic confrontation between Rama and the demon king Ravana unfolds.

Yuddha Kanda

Sita proves her purity by entering fire after being rescued from Lanka.

Yuddha Kanda

Rama returns to Ayodhya and is crowned king, marking the fulfillment of his exile.

Five pivotal moments, each a doorway into the epic.

The breaking of Shiva's bow at Sita's swayamvara — the moment Rama proves his divine strength.

Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana depart Ayodhya for fourteen years in the forest.

Hanuman's legendary leap across the ocean to Lanka in search of Sita.

The great battle between Rama's Vanara army and Ravana's demon forces.

Rama, Sita, and the Vanaras return to Ayodhya in the Pushpaka vimana for the coronation.

Artwork by Bapu — Ramayana in Pictures