The Ramayana-Love and Valour in India's Great Epic at the British Library

British Library, London, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB, England

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Discover the epic story of the Ramayana which follows Prince Rama's quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of a demon king with the help of an army of monkeys.

For the first time over 120 paintings from the British Library's from the British Library's lavishly illustrated 17th century manuscripts of the story will go on display. The vivid, brightly coloured scenes are packed with narrative detail and dramatic imagery - battle scenes with Ravana the 10 headed monster, the monkey kingdom of Kishkindha, white elephants and exotic flora, and finally the moment when Rama and Sita are reunited.

The exhibition will explore the story of the Ramayana and how it has been represented