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) | Sacrifiles

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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

Keywords: IndiaWomen

Topics:
2. Sacrifice and religion: Comparisons, Antiquarians, Anthropology (16^th-18^th Century)

Edited by: Chiara Petrolini

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