This is folio 38 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows citizens following Rama (top); Rama in Sringaverapuram on the banks of river Ganga.
Located in the north-eastern corner of the villa, the motif of mosaic A2, executed in opus tessellatum technique, was one of the most popular ornaments found on Roman mosaic floors in Egypt. In this instance, the pattern was arranged with big tesserae of irregular shape and roughly cut. A coin of Hadrian’s reign was found under this floor. Project staff succeeded in uncovering the previously unexplored central fragment and north-western corner of this mosaic. Briefly, the state of the mosaic can be summarized with: tesserae loss along the borders, 15% of the original surface missing, small lacunae filled with cement in the 70s, distorted and sagged surface,and bedding mortar weakened. Some conservation measures included: mechanical/chemical cleaning of the surface; removal of cement infillings (70s intervention); reintegration of lacunae, reconstruction of edges; and stabilization of some areas.
This is folio 18 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows that Ramayana is like a lion cub that kills elephant; like clouds that protect rice fields etc.
This is folio 31 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Sati visiting Daksha's ritual (yajna) (top); ganas destroying the yajna.
This is folio 16 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha swooning on hearing Kaikeyi's demands (top); rejoicing continues in the palace (bottom).
This is folio 4 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha seeking consent of his ministers for coronation of Rama; sage Vasishtha ordering to arrange the ceremony, Dasharatha worshipping a deity.
This is folio 21 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha regaining consciousness and bewailing; Rama asking to leave for the forest (top); worried courtiers (bottom).
This is folio 3 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha consulting courtiers regarding his abdication (top); going to Vasishtha to consult.
This is folio 67 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha falling down on hearing Sumantra's words, queens bewailing; citizens in deep sorrow (bottom).
This is folio 64 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha in bed in Ayodhya (top); Sumantra entering the palace (bottom).
This is folio 32 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha in bed (top center); Lakshmana taking leave of his mother Queen Sumitra (center), courtiers (bottom).
This is folio 37 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha in bed (left top); Rama, Sita and Lakshmana being driven in chariot (center); Rama consoles citizens (bottom).
This is folio 127 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha taking letter of proposal of Rama and Sita's wedding to sage Vasishtha, and informing the queens as well.
This is folio 69 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Dasharatha's body in oil-drum (top right); Bharata meets Kaikeyi (center); sad citizens (bottom).
This is folio 68 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Queens and courtiers bewailing over Dasharatha's death. Vasishtha sends message to Bharata. On his arrival, Bharata sees inauspicious marks.