The king Kartavirya Arjuna (left) is attacked by Vishhnu as Paraśurāma (right). Oil (?) painting.

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The king Kartavirya Arjuna (left) is attacked by Vishhnu as Paraśurāma (right). Oil (?) painting. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Kartavirya has eight hands, each one holding a weapon. Two of his cut-off hands lie on the ground. The skin of Kartavirya is pink, while the skin of Paraśurāma is grey-blue

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1 painting : oil (?) on glass ; sight 58 x 42 cm

Related material

Forms a pair with : Rama (left)a and Hanuman (above, right) fighting the demon Ravana (right). Oil (?) painting. (Wcat)45204i

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Forms a pair with: Rama

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Wellcome Collection 45203i

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