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Today we are moving to India. Rama, who we present today, is a major deity in Hinduism. He is the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu (learn about all ten avatars of Vishnu depicted in art). In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being. Here he is shown seated on a thousand-petalled lotus that rises from the water, symbolic of the Ocean of Consciousness. He is wearing a bejeweled crown with lotuses and carrying his bow in one hand and arrow in the other, denoting his status as a great archer. His oval face, thin and elongated figures, long arms, and slender waist create perfect harmony and balance. His name is inscribed on top of the painting in the takri writing system as Sri Rama Chandra, which means "Rama moon" and is the alternate name of Rama because his face is as brilliant as thousands of full moons.
Beautiful image!
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