Ravana Ad Film

Ravana is one of the rooms at Le Sutra - the Indian Art Hotel.

Ravana is the primary antagonist character of the Hindu legend, the Ramayana; also known as the powerful and demonic king who hailed from Sri Lanka. In the classic text, he is mainly depicted in a negative light with ten heads, kidnapping Rama's wife Sita, to claim vengeance on Rama and his brother Lakshmana.
On the other hand, a certain segment of Indian philosophers believe that Ravana and his ten heads depict his unmatched and thorough knowledge of the six Upanishads, four Vedas, ayurveda, political science and his ability to master the melodious veena.
He was also known to be a devout follower of Lord Shiva, a benevolent ruler and strategist of the highest order. Ravana therefore, could be summed up as a symbol of both, wickedness as well as wisdom. He has been burnt and worshipped for ages and will continue to be burnt and worshipped for ages to come.

The Painting:
The painting depicts Ravana in his avatars as demon king and sage holding a Veena surrounded by the nine planets at Mount Kailash the holiest peak in the Himalayas, showcasing his mastery of music and control over planetary effects.