Question

Correct sequence of 'Ramayana scenes' depicted at the 'Kailasha temple' of Ellora -
(A) Battle of Ravana and Jatayu
(B) Rama leaving from Ayodhya
(C) Conversation between Rama and Sugreeva
(D) Victory of Rama
(E) Burning of Lanka
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (A), (C), (E), (D)
• B. (A), (C), (D), (B), (E)
• C. (C), (B), (A), (E), (D)
• D. (E), (D), (B), (A), (C)

Hint:

When sequencing narrative art, follow the plot of the story. The Kailasha temple reliefs follow the epic's timeline: Exile → Abduction → Alliance → Search → Climax.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Place the given scenes in their correct narrative order according to the Ramayana epic.

(B) Rama leaving from Ayodhya: This is the start of the exile and the main story arc.
(A) Battle of Ravana and Jatayu: This occurs during Sita's abduction by Ravana, shortly after the exile begins.
(C) Conversation between Rama and Sugreeva: After Sita's abduction, Rama and Lakshmana search for her and form an alliance with the vanara king Sugreeva.
(E) Burning of Lanka: After the alliance, Hanuman travels to Lanka, finds Sita, and sets fire to the city.
(D) Victory of Rama: This is the climax of the story, where Rama defeats Ravana in the final battle.

Step 2: Form the sequence and match it. The correct chronological sequence is (B) → (A) → (C) → (E) → (D). This matches option (1).