TSM Accession: P-3671
Pleach No: PIF/000DMP54
Title: Ram and Sita
Style: Deccani Miniature
Artist: Unknown
Medium: Water colour on paper
Dimensions: 37 x 28 cms
Period: 17th /18th century CE
Rights: Telangana State Archaeological Museum, Hyderabad
Documented by: Pleach India Foundation, Hyderabad
A vibrant Ramayana scene unfolds in the painting. Ram and Sita ride in a golden chariot, greeted by musicians, rishis, and disciples.
Rama and Sita, adorned with crowns and flowers, sit regally with Hanuman worshipping at their feet. Lakshmana stands behind Rama, holding a fly whisk, while disciples attend to them. An army of monkey warriors adds to the grandeur. Sages and female musicians create a celebratory atmosphere. The foreground showcases a blue railing, a central path leading into a garden, and a lotus pond. Lush greenery, mountains, and a golden palace complete the background, with everyone’s expressions reflecting the anticipation and joy of this grand meeting.