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Krishna the Cosmic Dancer by Neeraj Parswal

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Ten Marks Self-Mastery

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Mayamriga by Sukanta Das

Māyāmṛga (मायामृग) refers to a phantom deer that tempted Sita and was used by Mareecha, uncle of Ravana, to lure Rama away from his wife Sita.

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Rural Radiance by Ramchandra Kharatmal

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Devghar by Ramchandra Kharatmal

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Vamana by Satwik Gade

...In a matter of moments, Vamana began to grow in size, soon reaching limitless proportions that touched the boundless sky. With his first step, he covered the entire Earth, and with his second step, he traversed the entire heavenly realm. With no space remaining for his third step, Vamana inquired where he should place it. Mahabali humbly bowed and requested Vamana to place his third step on his head, as that was the only space he possessed. Complying with Mahabali’s plea, Lord Vishnu placed his foot on Mahabali’s head, sending him down to the Patal Lok (Underworld). As a result, the kingdoms of Heaven and Earth were restored to the gods. Lord Vishnu remained pleased with Mahabali, acknowledging his virtuous nature...

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The great battle between Rama and Ravana c 1780, Guler style, Pahari

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Sursanga painted in Mysore style with representation of Ganesha and Sarasvati, India, 19th century

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Shurangama Mantra

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Owl XVI By Ratna Bose

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Taj Mahal and the Tomb of Ithimud Al Daula

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Capture of Demons in Lanka

With the help of his army of monkeys, Rama's invasion of Lanka is successful. Rama and his brother Lakshmana are depicted seated under a tree at left, as monkeys bring captured demons to them. The palace of the demon-king Ravana stands on the hill at top right in this illustration from the "Ramayana."

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Dusk by Murad Khan Mumtaz

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Krishna by Haryadi Suadi

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Siddhachakra

The Ṇamōkāra mantra

Ṇamō Arihantāṇaṁ Ṇamō Siddhāṇaṁ Ṇamō Ayariyāṇaṁ Ṇamō Uvajjhāyāṇaṁ Ṇamō Lōē Savva Sāhūṇaṁ Ēsō pan̄ca ṇamōkkārō, savva pāvappaṇāsaṇō Maṅgalā ṇaṁ ca savvēsiṁ, paḍamama havaī maṅgalaṁ

I bow to the Arihants. I bow to the Siddhas. I bow to the Acharyas. I bow to the Upadhyayas. I bow to all of the Sages of the world. This five-fold salutation completely destroys all the sins. Of all auspicious mantras, (it) is indeed the foremost auspicious one.

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Shiva & Parvati

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Pietra-Dura Marble Games Table, Agra, 19th century