This is folio 77 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Kalaketu reporting to Ekatannu (top left) who arranges attack on Pratapbhanu who is killed with family (top); Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Vibhisana in meditation (bottom).
This is folio 90 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows princes under Guru's care (top); princes return home (center); ritual (yajna) (bottom).
This is folio 147 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows the wedding procession preparing to go back to Ayodhya.
This is folio 146 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows the Queens blessing the couples before their departure.
This is folio 5 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Kausalya and Sumitra giving donations; Dasharatha asks Vasishtha to preach to Rama; Rama pays homage to Vasishtha with folded hands; people waiting for the coronation of Rama.
This is folio 19 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows rakshasa Maricha assuming the form of a golden deer (top); Sita asking Rama to chase the deer (center); Rama killing the deer who is Maricha himself (bottom right).
This is folio 7 from the Sundarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Hanumana hiding himself in a tree (top right); rakshasi Trijata relating her dream about the destruction of Lanka and advising them to serve Sita with devotion (centre); Hanumana dropping Rama's ring (top left).
This is folio 51 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama addressing the villagers (top); Lakshmana enquiring about the way (bottom).
This is folio 28 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama advising Sita to stay home (top); worried courtiers (bottom).
This is folio 8 from the Lankakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama aiming at Ravana and causing Ravana's crown and Mandodari's earrings to fall on the ground (bottom); Mandodari trying to dissuade Ravana from war with Rama (top left).
This is folio 113 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama promising to accept Bharata's desire (center); gods are worried (top) and they decide to appease Bharata.
This is folio 40 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Sita asleep; Lakshmana and Nisadas guarding (top); Lakshmana and King Guha discoursing (bottom).
This is folio 105 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Lakshmana bowing to sage Vishvamitra (top right); Satananda, Janaka's priest (purohit) inviting Vishvamitra and princes to self-chosen groom ceremony or svayamvara (top left); Vishvamitra and princes at svayamvara (bottom).
This is folio 108 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows the self-chosen groom ceremony (svayamvara) hall; gods are witnessing scene from skies.
This is folio 107 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Lakshmana at self-chosen groom ceremony (svayamvara).
This is folio 106 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Lakshmana at self-chosen groom ceremony (svayamvara).
This is folio 6 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Lakshmana bow before sage Sarabhanga (top right); a demon, Viradha, being killed by Rama (bottom right).
This is folio 99 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Lakshmana pressing Vishvamitra's feet (top); they go to see Janaka's garden.
This is folio 92 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows sage Vishvamitra requesting Dasharatha (bottom) for Rama and Lakshmana to protect rishis against rakshasas; princes taking leave of their mother; Rama killing Taraka rakshasi on the way (top left); Rama and Lakshmana protecting ritual (yajna) against rakshasas.
This is folio 100 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Lakshmana in Janaka's garden who see Sita bathing before she goes for worship of Gauri.
This is folio 120 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Lakshmana with sages (top right); Janaka with Rama (center); Sita among queens, Sita's mother sends a maid (center right); Janaka and others about to eat their meals.
This is folio 18 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Minister Sumantra going to Dasharatha; courtiers looking up in suspense (bottom).
This is folio 66 from the Lankakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and others going to Avadha in vimana; Rama's vimana before taking flight (center); Rama taking rest in Prayaga and asking Sita to pay homage to Ganga (bottom).
This is folio 40 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Sita asleep; Lakshmana and Nisadas guarding (top); Lakshmana and King Guha discoursing (bottom).
This is folio 25 from the Uttarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama preaching to the citizens (centre); Sita with maids on top; attendants (bottom).
This is folio 50 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Sita relaxing under a tree (top); villagers bringing drinking water to Rama; people observing the beauty of the trio (bottom).
This is folio 31 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Sita taking leave of Kausalya (top left); Dasharatha lying in bed (center top); Lakshmana falls at the feet of Rama (center).
This is folio 30 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Sita taking leave of Kausalya (top left); Dasharatha lying in bed (center top); courtiers gathering in sorrow (bottom).
This is folio 55 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama conversing with Valmiki about some suitable residence.
This is folio 125 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama saluting Vasishtha (top left); Vasishtha addressing Rama in a gathering (center); Vasishtha speaking to Janaka (bottom).
This is folio 3 from the Uttarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama arriving in Ayodhya in his flying chariot (vimana) (top); Bharata etc. are ready to receive Rama (top let); men and women are eager to see Rama (centre bottom).
This is folio 12 from the Uttarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama asking all the monkeys to go back to their abode (top); Bharata giving presents to all (centre right); attendants (bottom).
This is folio 14 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama asking Lakshmana to take Sita to a cave (top), Rakshasa Khara sending messengers to Rama to ask him to yield his wife Sita.
This is folio 100 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama assuaging Lakshmana (top); Bharata approaching (left); King Guha showing the way, people following (bottom).
This is folio 26 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama bewailing the separation from Sita (top); Pairs of birds and deers afflicting Rama's mind.
This is folio 133 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama, Bharata roaming in the forest; Janaka in apartment (center left); Atri explaining the importance of Bharata-kupa (bottom).
This is folio 23 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama bidding adieu to mother (top); Dasharatha in worsening condition; worried courtiers (bottom).
This is folio 17 from the Sundarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama asking Hanumana about burning of Lanka (top right); Rama blessing Hanumana with eternal devotion and preparing raid on Lanka (left); Shiva and Parvati (bottom left).
This is folio 44 from the Uttarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama blessing the crow (top left); Dasharatha's court (centre); attendants (bottom).
This is folio 93 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama bringing Ahlya back to life and she is worshipping Rama (below); Ahlya ascending to heaven.
This is folio 131 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama consoling Bharata (top); queens in apartments.
This is folio 130 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama consoling Bharata; Kausalya and Sita conversing (bottom left).
This is folio 129 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama consoling Bharata (top); Guha standing out with bhilas; queens (center right); attendants (bottom).
This is folio 62 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama conversing with sages (top right) on his way, King Guha meets Sumantra (center); Guha sends four bhilas with Sumantra (bottom).
This is folio 24 from the Sundarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Bibhisana and Rama (top right); Rama coronating Bibhisana (center left); Bibhisana advising Rama to request the sea.
This is folio 25 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama preaching to Shabari (top left); Shabari asking Rama to go to Pampasara to meet Sugriva (bottom); then she dies; Rama cremating Shabari.
This is folio 36 from the Lankakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama cutting off Kumbhakarna's head (top); Rama in the center; Kumbhakarna's head falling before Ravana (bottom); Meghananda coming to console Ravana (bottom right).
This is folio 136 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama embracing Bharata and Shatrughna, Rama saluting Dasharatha (center); Rama saluting mothers and other queens (center right and left); people preparing for departure (bottom).
This is folio 15 from the Sundarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows monkeys eating fruit in Madhubana (top right), guard complaining to Sugriva (center right); Rama embracing Hanumana (bottom left).
This is folio 22 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama's anxiety for Sita (top); Rama asking birds, animal and trees about Sita (center); Rama coming to Jatayu who tells him about Ravana (bottom).
This is folio 37 from the Lankakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Meghanada throwing arrows on Rama's army (top); Ravana in his court (bottom left); Rama ensnared in a weapon nagapasha (bottom left).
This is folio 2 from the Lankakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama ordering ministers for the construction of the bridge (top left); Rama establishes Shivalinga called Rameshwaram (center right); engineers constructing the bridge (bottom right).
This is folio 23 from the Uttarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama explaining demerits of bad people; a train of attendants (bottom).
This is folio 22 from the Uttarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama explaining merits of good people; attendants (bottom).
This is folio 30 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama explaining the merits of saintly people to Narada (across the river); Narada departing (bottom).
This is folio 65 from the Lankakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama expressing a desire to go to Avadha (bottom left); Bibhisana showering jewels and diamonds from the sky on Rama's instance.
This is folio 15 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama fighting rakshasas in a battle; Shurpanakha observing the battle (bottom).
This is folio 16 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama creating a delusion and rakshasas see each other as Rama and as a result kill themselves (top); Lakshmana and Sita returning to Rama (center); Rama embracing Sita (bottom).
This is folio 135 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama giving his paduka to Bharata (top right); Rama and Bharata hugging to depart; Gods observing in the skies.
This is folio 29 from the Aranyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama granting a boon to Narada (center) on lake Pampasara; a hunter hunting the fish (bottom).
This is folio 43 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama imploring Sita to return (top right); Minister Sumantra taking leave of Rama (bottom).
This is folio 59 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama in Citrakuta, people coming to pay tribute (center right); Kola-bhilas greeting Rama (bottom).
This is folio 72 from the Uttarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Shiva and Parvati (top left); Rama in the palace (top right); Kaka and Garuda bowing to each other (bottom, left and right).
This is folio 54 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama in Valmiki's ashrama (top); the trio eating fruit (left bottom).
This is folio 45 from the Uttarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama (in Vishnu's form) blessing the crow with his devotion; Kaka and Garuda (top right).
This is folio 48 from the Ayodhyakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama taking leave of sage Bharadvaja (top); four disciples escorting Rama on his way; a sage touching Rama's feet (top); citizens offering fruit to Rama.
This is folio 123 from the Balakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama lifting Parasurama's bow; Parasurama accepting Rama's greatness and leaving.
This is folio 5 from the Uttarakanda chapter of the Ramcharit Manas manuscript. The illustration shows Rama and Shatrughna meeting (top right); Bharata and Shatrughna bowing before Sita (centre right), Kausalya etc. meeting Rama (bottom right).