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Shakuntala
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Shakuntala is a heroine in ancient Indian literature, best known for her portrayal in the ancient Sanskrit play Abhijnanashakuntalam, written by the classical poet Kalidasa in the 4th or 5th century A
Shakuntala writing a love letter to Dushyanta, a scene from the play painted by Raja Ravi Varma
Shakuntala writing a love letter to Dushyanta, a scene from the play painted by Raja Ravi Varma
The Birth of Shakuntala, one of the most famous lithographs by Raja Ravi Varma, depicting Vishvamitra rejecting Menaka and his daughter.
The Birth of Shakuntala, one of the most famous lithographs by Raja Ravi Varma, depicting Vishvamitra rejecting Menaka and his daughter.
Dushyanta meet Shakuntala, from a folio of Razmnama, the 16th century Persian translation of the Mahabharata
Dushyanta meet Shakuntala, from a folio of Razmnama, the 16th century Persian translation of the Mahabharata
Kalidasa's version features much dramatized variant of the tale. One of Kalidasa's additions include the sage Durvasa cursing Shakuntala (pictured)
Kalidasa's version features much dramatized variant of the tale. One of Kalidasa's additions include the sage Durvasa cursing Shakuntala (pictured)
Dushyanta
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Dushyanta, also referred to as Duhshanta, is a king featured in Hindu literature and mythology. He belongs to the Paurava line of the legendary Lunar dynasty. According to the epic Mahabharata, he is
Shakuntala
…Vishvamitra and the celestial nymph Menaka. Abandoned at birth, she is raised by the sage Kanva in a forest hermitage. She later falls in love with King Dushyanta and becomes the mother of Bharata, a celebrated emperor of India. In the Mahabharata, Shakuntala introduces herself to Dushyanta when he visits her…
A scene from the play depicting Dushyanta proposing marriage with a ring to Shakuntala. Chromolithograph by Raja Ravi Varma.
A scene from the play depicting Dushyanta proposing marriage with a ring to Shakuntala. Chromolithograph by Raja Ravi Varma.
Miniature painting showing Dushyant and Shakuntala, circa 1840, Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh National Museum, Delhi
Miniature painting showing Dushyant and Shakuntala, circa 1840, Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh National Museum, Delhi
Shakuntala in the court Of Dushyanta, painting by Raja Ravi Varma.
Shakuntala in the court Of Dushyanta, painting by Raja Ravi Varma.