This print of the Death of Maricha dates to 1913. Rama fired his Astra (weapon) Manavastra (which could hit a target miles away) from his bow. The arrow struck Maricha's chest and threw him a hundred leagues away, into the ocean. In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Maricha (also spelled Mareecha) is a demon, who was killed by Rama, the hero of the epic and an avatar of Lord Vishnu.
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This print of the Death of Maricha dates to 1913. Rama fired his Astra (weapon) Manavastra (which could hit a target miles away) from his bow. The arrow struck Maricha's chest and threw him a hundred leagues away, into the ocean. In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Maricha (also spelled Mareecha) is a demon, who was killed by Rama, the hero of the epic and an avatar of Lord Vishnu.

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UMG25A06_136

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Droits gérés

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50,6Mo (4,9Mo) / 29,4cm x 43,2cm / 3470 x 5100 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Death maricha manavastra Ramayana avatar lord Vishnu demon hindu myth mythology Hinduism religion pantheon god goddess deities

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