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  2. Rama - Wikipedia

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    Madhubani paintings are charismatic art of Bihar, and are mostly based on religion and mythology. In the paintings, Hindu gods like Sita-Rama are in center with their marriage ceremony being one of the primary theme. [236] Rama's exile, Sita's abduction and Lanka war have also been depicted in the Rajput paintings. [237] [238]

  3. Symbolism of Rama - Wikipedia

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    Rama's symbolism as an ideal king in Hindu mythology is multifaceted, encompassing qualities such as righteousness, justice, duty, sacrifice, and empathy. One of the most poignant examples illustrating Rama's commitment to his role as a just ruler is the sacrifice he makes for the sake of upholding his subjects' trust and maintaining societal ...

  4. Ramayana - Wikipedia

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    In the Jain epic of Ramayana, it is not Rama who kills Ravana as told in the Hindu version. Perhaps this is because Rama, a liberated Jain Self in his last life, is unwilling to kill. [59] Instead, it is Lakshmana who kills Ravana (as Vasudeva killes Prativasudeva). [59] In the end, Rama, who led an upright life, renounces his kingdom, becomes ...

  5. List of characters in Ramayana - Wikipedia

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    Ramayana characters - Rama and Sita enthroned, surrounded by sage Vashishtha and Rama's brothers Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna. Hanuman seated at the feet of Rama. Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit ancient epics (Itihasas) of Hindu literature. It was composed by sage Valmiki. This is a list of important figures that appear in the epic.

  6. List of mythological objects (Hindu mythology) - Wikipedia

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    Panchajanya - a Shankha conch shell of the Hindu god Vishnu. Shankha - A conch shell which is of ritual and religious importance in both Hinduism and Buddhism. The Shankha is a sacred emblem of the Hindu preserver god Vishnu. It is still used as a trumpet in Hindu ritual, and in the past was used as a war trumpet. Yogesha Nadam - The conch of ...

  7. Exile of Rama - Wikipedia

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    The exile of Rama is an event featured in the Ramayana, [1] [2] [a] and is an important period in the life of Rama.In the epic, Rama is exiled by his father, Dasharatha, under the urging of his step-mother Kaikeyi, accompanied by his wife Sita and half-brother Lakshmana for 14 years. [3]

  8. Hindu mythology - Wikipedia

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    Hindu mythology refers to the collection of myths [a] associated with Hinduism, derived from various Hindu texts and traditions. These myths are found in sacred texts such as the Vedas , [ 1 ] the Itihasas (the Mahabharata and the Ramayana ), [ 2 ] and the Puranas . [ 3 ]

  9. Parashurama - Wikipedia

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    Parashurama (Sanskrit: परशुराम, romanized: Paraśurāma, lit. 'Rama with an axe'), also referred to as Rama Jamadagnya, Rama Bhargava and Virarama, [3] is the sixth avatar among the Dashavatara of the preserver god Vishnu in Hinduism. [4]