neelkamal

 In the Ramayana, Rama goes to Lanka to rescue his abducted wife, Sita, from the grip of Ravana, the king of the Demons in Lanka. Before starting for his battle with Ravana, Rama wanted the blessings of Devi Durga. He learned that the Goddess would be pleased only if she is worshipped with 108 Neel Kamal (blue lotuses). After travelling far flung places, Rama could gather only one hundred and seven of them. He finally decided to offer one of his eyes, which resembled blue lotuses. Durga, being pleased with the devotion of Rama, appeared before him and blessed him.

 

In this artwork the neelkamal is depicted that pleased goddess Durga