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  1. Raja Ravi Varma was born M. R. Ry. Ravi Varma, Koil Thampuran of Kilimanoor at Kilimanoor palace in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore (present-day Kerala) [6] into an aristocratic family that for over 200 years produced consorts for the princesses of the matrilineal Travancore royal family.

  2. Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter and artist, considered as one of the greatest painters in the history of Indian art. Raja Ravi Varma is known for his amazing paintings, which revolve mainly around the Puranas (ancient mythological stories) and thegreat Indian epics - Mahabharata and Ramayana.

  3. Ravi Varma Koil Thampuran, later to be famous as ‘Raja Ravi Varma,’ hailed from Kilimanoor Palace in rural Kilimanoor, falling in the domain of the erstwhile State of Travancore in South...

  4. As an artist he changed India's vision of gods and goddesses from supernatural imagery to a human style, with an attention to minute details, from fabrics, hair styles and jewellery...

  5. May 13, 2024 · Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) was one of the most celebrated and prominent artists from India. His works combined European realism with Indian sensibility. For his paintings, Varma took inspiration from diverse sources like the chanting of Vedic verses, the Kathakali dance dramas, and the artistic interpretations of Sanskrit epics namely ...

  6. His Life. Raja Ravi Varma (April 29, 1848 – October 2, 1906) was an Indian artist from the princely state of Travancore (presently in Kerala) who achieved recognition for his depiction of scenes from the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.

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  8. May 6, 2024 · Raja Ravi Varma’s contribution to Indian art is monumental, marking a significant turning point in its evolution and setting the stage for modern Indian art. His work reshaped artistic styles and influenced cultural perceptions and visual representation in India.