Ranganatha Temple, Srirangam
The fourth enclosure (plan) marks the beginning of the sacred area of the temple. Its decoration includes a wealth of subjects from myth and legend, such as Ravana fighting Jatayu (above). In this story from the Ramayana, the vulture king Jatayu, an ally of Rama, tries valiantly but unsuccessfully to prevent the multi-armed Ravana from abducting Rama's wife Sita.
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