Rishyasringa performing the ceremony for obtaining sons. He is shown chanting mantras and pouring obligations into a fire with the help of priests | Sacrifiles

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Rishyasringa performing the ceremony for obtaining sons. He is shown chanting mantras and pouring obligations into a fire with the help of priests

Year: 1712

From: Ramayana, Bala Kanda [Udaipur]

Location: London, British Library, Add. 15295, f. 36

External link: imagesonline.bl.uk

Keywords: FireIndiaRamayana

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

Edited by: Chiara Petrolini

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