Context: Thailand has issued a special stamp based on 18th-century Ramayan mural paintings during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit.
About Ramakien Murals
- Ramakien Murals are an iconic artistic representation of Thailand’s national epic, the Ramakien, which is derived from the Indian Ramayana.
- They depict the legendary battle between Raam & Ravana (Totsakan).
- The murals are located at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) within the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand.
- They are considered one of the most extensive mural paintings in the world, covering the inner walls of the cloister surrounding the temple.
- The murals were originally painted during the reign of King Rama I (1782-1809), when the Grand Palace was constructed.