Hanuman Revealing Rama and Sita in His Heart

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Hanuman the monkey god, blessed with superhuman powers, rescues Rama (Vishnu) and his wife Sita from Ravana, king of Sri Lanka. When asked where he had hidden Rama and Sita, Hanuman replies, 'In my heart'.

Wellcome Collection

London

Title

Hanuman Revealing Rama and Sita in His Heart

Medium

watercolour, pencil & silver on paper (?)

Measurements

H 45.8 x W 28 cm

Accession number

26153i

Acquisition method

presumed to be part of the collection formed by Henry S. Wellcome

Work type

Watercolour

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