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Rachna by M.

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Mohini and Rugmangada

Shringara

नैन लख्यो जब कुंजन तैं

Nain Lakhyo Jabh Kunjan Tai

Raskhan
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नैन लख्यो जब कुंजन तैं, बनि कै निकस्यो मटक्यो री। सोहत कैसे हरा टटकौ, सिर तैसो किरीट लसै लटक्यो री। को 'रसखान कहै अटक्यो, हटक्यो ब्रजलोग फिरैं भटक्यो री। रूप अनूपम वा नट को, हियरे अटक्यो, अटक्यो, अटक्यो री॥

इति

Raskhan

The Poet

रसखान

Raskhan

Mohini and Rugmangada

Paired Painting

Mohini and Rugmangada

This profound canvas brings to life a poignant tale from Hindu mythology, capturing King Rugmangada under the divine and enchanting spell of Mohini, the celestial enchantress avatar of Lord Vishnu. Raja Ravi Varma masterfully portrays the intense emotional gravity of the scene, where human devotion, divine intervention, and tragic trials intertwine within a sacred temple courtyard. The artist breathes life into the Puranic narrative, translating classical literature into breathtaking visual drama that resonates deeply with the spiritual ethos of India.

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