Dasaratha and his wives perform sacrifices so that they may be blessed with sons.Inscribed on the reverse: ‘Dasaratha Rajah performs Putrakamesti (or sacrifice in desire of sons)
Year: ca 1900
From: Add MS Or 521
Location: British Library, London
External link: www.bl.uk
Edited by: Chiara Petrolini
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