Sri Rama breaking the bow
- Artist
- Raja Ravi Varma
- Style
- Academicism
- Genre
- Mythological painting
The painting titled 'Sri Rama breaking the bow' vividly depicts a significant moment from the Ramayana, a cornerstone of Hindu mythology. As a mythological painting, it captures the heroic and divine qualities of Sri Rama, an avatar of Vishnu revered as the ideal man and the Supreme Being in Hindu traditions. The scene shows Rama effortlessly breaking Lord Shiva's mighty bow, symbolizing strength, virtue, and the auspicious beginning of his divine journey. The artwork balances Academicism with mythological symbolism, emphasizing Rama's divine power and heroic stature.
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