Sītāharaṇa- The Abduction of Sītā by Disguised Rāvaṇa (18×24″ Poster)

India | Chromolithograph | c. 19th century Key Features Rāvaṇa in Disguise: Deception as Dharma’s Shadow Rāvaṇa appears not as a demon king, but as a humble ascetic, carrying a begging pot. This visual choice...
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Sītāharaṇa- The Abduction of Sītā by Disguised Rāvaṇa (18×24″ Poster)

Sītāharaṇa- The Abduction of Sītā by Disguised Rāvaṇa (18×24″ Poster)

Rs.2,100.00

Sītāharaṇa- The Abduction of Sītā by Disguised Rāvaṇa (18×24″ Poster)

Rs.2,100.00
Frame style: Unframed
India | Chromolithograph | c. 19th century

Key Features

Rāvaṇa in Disguise: Deception as Dharma’s Shadow

Rāvaṇa appears not as a demon king, but as a humble ascetic, carrying a begging pot. This visual choice reflects one of the Ramāyaṇa’s deepest warnings: adharma rarely arrives openly-it disguises itself as virtue, need, and helplessness.

Sītā: Compassion at the Threshold

Sītā stands at the doorway of the hut, holding alms. Her posture is gentle, inward, and composed-symbolizing karuṇā (compassion) and strī-dharma. She is not naïve; she is faithful to hospitality, even when danger approaches masked as righteousness.

The Broken Boundary

The fallen begging pot on the ground subtly marks the moment when the protective line (Lakṣmaṇa-rekhā) is crossed. This is not just a physical boundary, but a moral and cosmic one-where fate begins to turn.

Forest Hermitage Setting

The quiet forest, thatched hut, and shaded trees emphasize the contrast between peaceful domestic ascetic life and the violence about to unfold. The stillness heightens the tragedy-evil enters not with chaos, but with calm.

Chromolithographic Storytelling

This late 19th-century chromolithograph uses restrained color, expressive faces, and theatrical staging-crafted for storytelling in homes, where epic scenes functioned as visual scripture.

Museum-Grade Poster Details

  • High-resolution archival restoration

  • Printed on premium, acid-free museum-quality paper

  • Retains original grain, tonal depth, and period texture

  • Size: 18 × 24 inches

  • Unframed; ideal for study spaces, libraries, or epic art collections

Why You’ll Love It

  • A rare, psychologically rich depiction of Sītāharaṇa

  • Captures the moment before violence, where choice and illusion collide

  • Ideal for Ramāyaṇa readers, educators, and collectors of narrative art

  • Evokes reflection on deception, boundaries, and moral vigilance

  • Complements Ram-Sītā–Rāvaṇa thematic collections beautifully

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Bring home a moment that reminds us:
The greatest dangers do not announce themselves-they ask politely.
This poster is not just an epic scene, but a timeless lesson rendered in art.

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