Snippets *1 Ramayana goes Digital
I am on Cloud Nine! Literally… Yes! Having
waited for the past few months for the digitized version of the Mewar Ramayana
to go online, I just couldn’t stop smiling yesterday, when the manuscript
finally uploaded after a few patient attempts.
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| Image: British Library; Awakening Kumbhakarna, Ravana's brother for the war |
The Mewar Ramayana was commissioned by the Royals
of Rajasthan in the mid 1600’s and is considered to be one of the most
beautifully illustrated versions. Parts (The seven Kandas/ Chapters) of the
original manuscript are in various collections, including the CSMVS, Mumbai
& the British Museum, London.
View the manuscript here.
I have leafed through a few pages and the
illustrations are an absolute delight, especially given my interest in mythology & Mughal miniatures. Rich in detail, the manuscript is a pictorial journey highlighting the costumes & architecture of the Rajput courts.
Topping on the cake is the succinct accompanying
English translation of all text and I have just the right activity to indulge
in with the kids over the next few weeks :)
All wanting to know what Ramayana is about,
take a peep in here.
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