DISCOVERART

Feast where Vishnu decides he will incarnate as King Dasharatha’s sons, from Chapters 14–15 of the "Bala Kanda" (Book of Childhood) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey)

c. 1810
Gum tempera and gold on paper

SEE IT IN PERSON

● On view now — 242B Indian Painting

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · verified July 2026

View at clevelandart.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Vishnu and Indra have taken off their crowns for the meal; the crowns are being guarded on raised platforms in the background.

Source ↗

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More like this

Radha Awaiting Reconciliation with Krishna, from a Gita Govinda of JayadevaRadha Awaiting Reconciliation with Krishna, from a Gita GoviThe Birth of Krishna, from a Sursagar of Surdas (Indian, c. 1480–1580)The Birth of Krishna, from a Sursagar of Surdas (Indian, c. A Heroine and Her Paramour: Malavi Ragini, from a RagamalaA Heroine and Her Paramour: Malavi Ragini, from a RagamalaArtworkBhima|Kesu Ram|Bhopa|NathuKama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, from a copy of the Song of Gauri (Gita-Gauri)India Rajasthan, Mewar — Kama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, ArtworkSahibdinLovers and beloveds: A composite of scenes from Persian, Urdu, and Sanskrit literatureChitarman II (Indian, c. 1680–с. 1750) — Lovers and belovedsA group of women in ecstasy before Madhava, folio 4 from a Madhavanala-KamakandalaA group of women in ecstasy before Madhava, folio 4 from a MA Royal Woman in a Pavilion: Desavarari Ragini of Dipak, from a RagamalaA Royal Woman in a Pavilion: Desavarari Ragini of Dipak, froA Disconsolate Lady on a Terrace with AttendantsA Disconsolate Lady on a Terrace with AttendantsKrishna’s longing for Radha, from a Gita Govinda (Song of the Cowherd) of JayadevaKrishna’s longing for Radha, from a Gita Govinda (Song of thMaharaja of Kotah Listening to Music and Watching DancersMaharaja of Kotah Listening to Music and Watching Dancers