The Auspicious Alta

A work inspired while attending a wedding of a friend's daughter, belonging to the Newari community of Nepal. This Hindu ritual of applying Alta is a part of the ‘Solah Shringar’ or 16 bridal adornments. It is traced back to the mythological depictions of Lord Krishna seen applying Alta on to his beloved Radha’s feet. Also according to Hindu mythology, the images and sculptures of the Goddesses, particularly that of Durga and Lakshmi are painted with Alta. A notable fact about the significance of Alta is that it resembles blood, which is symbolic of fertility. The color red also stands for purity and prosperity. 

The other element depicted is the tambula (betel leaf), which is a token of honor, pledge, and love, the exchange of which is a sign of marriage or betrothal. Regarded as an auspicious symbol of hospitality, the leaf denotes a moral, social, and legal commitment. 
Acrylic on canvas (48 X 36)
Acquired

Vasudeva
Acrylic on canvas - 44" X 14"

Plenitude I
'Plenitude' is the condition of completeness or wholeness. The artist has attempted to capture that state of "plenitude of being" in which the individual( represented as the monk)  is wholly and completely focussed upon the ongoing experience and hence is, in that moment, completely aware, fully engaged and therefore wholly alive. In this state our senses, which are the "gates of our being" are ebulllient and exalted in their existance. Achieving and maintaining this level of awareness is difficult, however these complete and fullest moments are the measure of the worth of our day.The complete power of self developement, self discipline  is within us and the Buddha can only be a teacher. But this knowledge rests on the senses which are precarious, wherein any lack of discipline and control will turn good into evil simply by losing the balance of their use. It was because of this that the Buddha developed the doctrine of the golden mean, where all things were to be done without excess, reaching the fullness of benefit, without going beyond into the self-destruction of over-indulgence and weakness.

Acrylic on canvas (36 X 40)
Status: Available 

Plenitude V
'Plenitude' is the condition of completeness or wholeness. The artist has attempted to capture that state of "plenitude of being" in which the individual( represented as the monk)  is wholly and completely focused upon the ongoing experience and hence is, in that moment, completely aware, fully engaged and therefore wholly alive. In this state our senses, which are the "gates of our being" are ebullient and exalted in their existence. Achieving and maintaining this level of awareness is difficult, however these complete and fullest moments are the measure of the worth of our day.The complete power of self development, self discipline  is within us and the Buddha can only be a teacher. But this knowledge rests on the senses which are precarious, wherein any lack of discipline and control will turn good into evil simply by losing the balance of their use. It was because of this that the Buddha developed the doctrine of the golden mean, where all things were to be done without excess, reaching the fullness of benefit, without going beyond into the self-destruction of over-indulgence and weakness.

Size 36 X 40 // Acrylic on canvas
Status: Available via Artistique / The Oberoi Gurgaon

The strength within I 

The works depict an inner strength or the strength within us, which the arches represent. Arches are one of the strongest and oldest structures in architecture which bear tremendous stress and strain therefore the significance and the corelation. the artist has observed this architectural structure at various archaeological and historical  sites around the world and has been fascinated by them.Arches are elegant and magnificent and stand proud even when all structures around them succumb to the vagaries of nature or the test of time.  

Acrylic on canvas (36" X 36")

Status: Available 

The strength within II 

The works depict an inner strength or the strength within us, which the arches represent. Arches are one of the strongest and oldest structures in architecture which bear tremendous stress and strain therefore the significance and the corelation. the artist has observed this architectural structure at various archaeological and historical  sites around the world and has been fascinated by them.Arches are elegant and magnificent and stand proud even when all structures around them succumb to the vagaries of nature or the test of time.  

Acrylic on canvas (36" X 48")

Acquired via Gallerie Nvya

La máscara de amor / the mask of love II
The power of the woman and her strength to carry on in the face of adversity is legendary. She adorns the mask of love to achieve her goal – whether it be to gain power and fame or to bring stability in the lives of those who fall within her close social framework. Thus this mask may be adorned for negative or positive results – but who are we to judge? This is the very question that the portrait seems to ask, “Who are you to judge?” and leaves the viewer with this thought.
Acrylic on canvas 36 X 36
Status: Available 

La máscara de amor / the mask of love I
The power of the woman and her strength to carry on in the face of adversity is legendary. She adorns the mask of love to achieve her goal – whether it be to gain power and fame or to bring stability in the lives of those who fall within her close social framework. Thus this mask may be adorned for negative or positive results – but who are we to judge? This is the very question that the portrait seems to ask, “Who are you to judge?” and leaves the viewer with this thought.
Acrylic on canvas 36 X 36
Acquired via Art Houz Chennai

The Curator I

‘The Curator’ is a series of three works depicting the artist’s interpretation of the curator being like the holy trinity - the creator, the preserver and the destroyer. Undoubtedly revered, the artist pictures the curator on a pedestal almost looking down on what she surveys and chooses to select or reject, as the case may be. The word and authority of the curator is seldom questioned. And the future of the artist balances precariously in the hands of the curator who may decide on playing the role of either - the creator, the preserver or the destroyer! 

Acrylic on canvas ( 36" X 48" )
Status: Available

The Curator III

‘The Curator’ is a series of three works depicting the artist’s interpretation of the curator being like the holy trinity - the creator, the preserver and the destroyer. Undoubtedly revered, the artist pictures the curator on a pedestal almost looking down on what she surveys and chooses to select or reject, as the case may be. The word and authority of the curator is seldom questioned. And the future of the artist balances precariously in the hands of the curator who may decide on playing the role of either - the creator, the preserver or the destroyer! 

Acrylic on canvas ( 36" X 48" )
Status: Available 

The Curator II

‘The Curator’ is a series of three works depicting the artist’s interpretation of the curator being like the holy trinity - the creator, the preserver and the destroyer. Undoubtedly revered, the artist pictures the curator on a pedestal almost looking down on what she surveys and chooses to select or reject, as the case may be. The word and authority of the curator is seldom questioned. And the future of the artist balances precariously in the hands of the curator who may decide on playing the role of either - the creator, the preserver or the destroyer! 

Acrylic on canvas ( 36" X 48" )
Status: Unavailable 

The silence between (the melodies)
The diptych is the result of the artist's realisation that often the impact of the tune is the sudden silence and pause between the sounds of harmony and notes. Just as in life it is that pause , that introspection, even in an apparently harmonious life that brings about realisation of what one is in search of, this sudden silence brings the notes to that level of harmony that makes the tune exceptional. 

In the work the two large canvases depict harmonies and the gap between them does not separate, but links them together to create  one entire musical tune of joy. 

Acrylic on canvas
Status: Available

Yellow Brick Road

The diptych has been specially created for Dream Theatre and has been inspired by the legendary Yellow Brick Road found in the novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. 

The road has been an inspiration for several renowned personalities from the world of music and the arts as The Yellow Brick Road is used as a metaphor, which symbolizes the path to someone’s biggest dreams in life. Baum has described the road as curving and looping, journeying through scenic and beautiful lands as well as cutting through dark, abandoned forests and challenging landscapes inhabited by wild animals. The road's intended destination is at the magnificent gates of the wonderful Emerald City. 

The road therefore is significant as it symbolises the vision, the adventure, the burning desire to achieve, to prove to one self, to skilfully navigate the challenges; it is where friends join the journey to the enchanting vision and where others say goodbye to the road. Indeed it is a lifetime in an epic journey full of lessons and joy, challenges and disappointments, but it is the way to success and happiness and like Dorothy, Dream Theatre has found its Yellow Brick Road to follow for who can tell what else you may find ‘Over The Rainbow’.

Acrylic on canvas / diptych
Acquired

Padmanabha II
The work depicts the reclining Vishnu who signifies a state of calmness. In the textures of the work is captured the impression of the ananta nag on which Vishnu reclines. The ananta nag depicts an awakend state of mind. It is in this state of calmness and consciousness that the lotus with Brahma, the Creator emerges from deep within the navel of Vishnu. Thus as an interpretation, for creativity to emerge it is imperative to have an environment that induces a sense of calm and  an uncluttered awakened mind.
Acrylic on canvas 36"X60"
Status: Acquired

Padmanabha I
The work depicts the reclining Vishnu who signifies a state of calmness. In the textures of the work is captured the impression of the ananta nag on which Vishnu reclines. The ananta nag depicts an awakend state of mind. It is in this state of calmness and consciousness that the lotus with Brahma, the Creator emerges from deep within the navel of Vishnu. Thus as an interpretation, for creativity to emerge it is imperative to have an environment that induces a sense of calm and  an uncluttered awakened mind.
Acrylic on canvas 40"X60"
Acquired via Gallerie Nvya

Divine Resonance - The Tibetan prayer bell
A series in progress, depicted here by the Tibetan Prayer bell that seems to resonate deep into the dark spaces of the mind and indeed the significant void of space itself... ushering a sense of peace and spirituality
Acrylic on canvas 36" X 36"
Status: Acquired

Divine Resonance - Dung-Dkar, the Tibetan prayer conch 

A series in progress, depicted here by the white Tibetan prayer conch called “Dung-Dkar”, one of the Ashtamangala or the eight auspicious objects as per the Buddhist doctrines. While it symbolizes great power, authority and sovereignty ,the white conch in Tibetan religious music is a sacred symbol of peace and good energy representing the spread and fame of the Buddha's teachings. Vajrayana Buddhism speaks of the conch as a symbol which fearlessly proclaims the truth of the dharma. It is heavily decorated with ornate patterns in metals such as silver and is topped with a bright bead, which is said to represent good energy.

This work attempts to capture the very essence of this unique and reverberating sound that echoes in the mountains spreading the good energy of the Buddha in all directions. Heard at  times of prayer from the otherwise silent and peaceful monasteries, the distant sound blends in with the smell of pine trees and wood smoke as the evening begins to turn cold and the dusk sky takes on gold and crimson hues gradually melting into an inky night.

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 36"
Status: Unavailable 

Divine Resonance - The Sacred Chant
The mantra Om mani padme hum as presented in the third panel of the artwork is deep and vast in its resonance and meaning.  The six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that with the practice of the path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, the impure body, speech, and mind can be transformed into the pure exalted form of the Buddha. The chant rises upwards as a tribute to the 'all seeing eyes' of the Buddha culminating in the blossoming of the lotus. The fourth panel depicts the 'abhaya' mudra - and hence fearlessness on your path to wisdom.

Acrylic on canvas (Framed Polyptych) 60" X 26"
Status: Acquired 

Divine Resonance - The Garden of Tranquillity  II 
The work attempts to capture a state of inner peace and calmness that is achieved through the philosophy of simple living, a truthful soul and high thinking....that Garden of Tranquillity in one's own secret space. The work urges the viewer to contemplate and listen for the resonance of the sound of ripples in the dark and indeed the sound of the blossoming of water lilies.... the power of the resonance of silence.

Acrylic on canvas 24" X 48"  
Status: Available via Mojarto

Divine Resonance - The Garden of Tranquillity
The work attempts to capture a state of inner peace and calmness that is achieved through the philosophy of simple living, a truthful soul and high thinking....that Garden of Tranquillity in one's own secret space. The work urges the viewer to contemplate and listen for the resonance of the sound of ripples in the dark and indeed the sound of the blossoming of water lilies.... the power of the resonance of silence.

Acrylic on canvas 24" X 48"  Status: Acquired 

Tushita
Tuṣhita is one of the six deva-worlds of the Kāmadhātu, located between the Yāma heaven and the Nirmāṇarati heaven. Like the other heavens, Tuṣhita is said to be reachable through meditation. It is the heaven where the Bodhisattva Śvetaketu resided before being reborn on earth as Gautama, the historical Buddha; it is, likewise, the heaven where the Bodhisattva Nātha ("Protector") currently resides, who will later be born as the next Buddha, Maitreya.
Mixed media on canvas 18" X 50"
Status: Available** 

Incantations of Benares 3
Acrylic on canvas (10" X 8")
Status: Available 

Incantations of Benares 67
Acrylic on canvas (10 X 8)
Status: Available 

Incantations of Benares 68
Acrylic on canvas (10" X 8")
Status: Available 

Incantations of Benares 63

Acrylic on canvas (10" X 8")

Status: Available 

Incantations of Benares IX
Acrylic on canvas (10" X 8")
Status: Available 

The Temple Guardian - Mahamaya III & IV
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Acrylic on canvas 24" X 12"
Status: Available 

The Temple Guardian - Mahamaya I & II
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Acrylic on canvas
Status: Available

The Temple Guardian  - Kailashvasini The bull, is of significance in many ancient cultures. Within Hinduism, the bull is best known as Nandi, the sacred steed of Shiva and is depicted as a powerful white bull. The white color is a symbol of purity and devotion. Nandi is regarded as the gatekeeper and protector of Shiva as well as Shiva’s consort Goddess Parvati.

The central character is the bull as Nandi, the protector and the guardian of Lord Shiva and of the temple. The latest Temple Guardian series is inspired by the 108 names given to Lord Shiva. The backgrounds in themselves depict Shiva in His various manifestations.  The above work is based on Shiva's name ‘Om Kailashvasini Namaha’ in which Lord Shiva is depicted as the one who lives on Mount Kailash. The background is the direct outcome of the artist's emotions in colour when reflecting on his own love for the snow clad peaks of the Himalayas. The airy light colours evoke a feeling of altitude and purity of air and thought, an innocence of devotion as should be when approaching the abode of the Gods- again protected by Nandi the faithful guardian.

Acrylic and pen on canvas 36" X 36" 
Acquired 

Vishveshwara

The bull, is of significance in many ancient cultures. Within Hinduism, the bull is best known as Nandi, the sacred steed of Shiva and is depicted as a powerful white bull. The white colour is a symbol of purity and devotion. Nandi is regarded as the gatekeeper and protector of Shiva as well as Shiva’s consort Goddess Parvati.

Acrylic and pen on canvas 36" X 36" 

Status: Unavailable 

The Temple Guardian  - Gangadhara

The bull, is of significance in many ancient cultures. Within Hinduism, the bull is best known as Nandi, the sacred steed of Shiva and is depicted as a powerful white bull. The white color is a symbol of purity and devotion. Nandi is regarded as the gatekeeper and protector of Shiva as well as Shiva’s consort Goddess Parvati and It is believed that one must first gain the approval of Nandi before being allowed to worship Lord Shiva.

The central character is the bull as Nandi, the protector and the guardian of Lord Shiva and of the temple. The latest Temple Guardian series is inspired by the 108 names given to Lord Shiva. The backgrounds in themselves depict Shiva in His various manifestations. The above work is based on Shiva's name 'Om Gangadhara Namaha' in which Lord Shiva is depicted as the Lord of the river Ganges.

Acrylic and pen on canvas 36" X 36" 

Status: Acquired via Gallery Art Spice, Delhi

The Temple Guardian III

The bull, is of significance in many ancient cultures. In buddhism The Bull represents "desire" during the life of the Buddha as a prince. Amongst the Jains The bull is the emblem of Adinath, the first Jain tirthankara. In Greek mythology it is a symbol of male sexuality, illustrated by Zeus, in the form of a white bull, unrelentingly pursuing Europa.

Within Hinduism, the bull is best known as Nandi, the sacred steed of Shiva and is depicted as a powerful white bull. The white color is a symbol of purity and devotion. Nandi is regarded as the gatekeeper and protector of Shiva as well as Shiva’s consort the Hindu Goddess Parvati and It is believed that one must first gain the approval of Nandi before being allowed to worship Lord Shiva. Nandi also means joyous, and in ancient times, the bull was also worshipped as the Lord of Joy.

In this work the bulls are shown as Nandi the guardian, but not just of shiva as believed amongst the Hindus but also of The Lord Buddha represented by the central Lotus. The lotus in buddhist/ tibetan art is the symbol that represents the birth of the Buddha.

Acrylic and pen on canvas 18" X 50 / 2012 / Framed
Status: Acquired
via Gallerie NVYA - GMR Artwalk project at IGI Airport, New Delhi. 

The Temple Guardian II
The bull, is of significance in many ancient cultures. In buddhism The Bull represents "desire" during the life of the Buddha as a prince. Amongst the Jains The bull is the emblem of Adinath, the first Jain tirthankara. In Greek mythology it is a symbol of male sexuality, illustrated by Zeus, in the form of a white bull, unrelentingly pursuing Europa.

Within Hinduism, the bull is best known as Nandi, the sacred steed of Shiva and is depicted as a powerful white bull. The white color is a symbol of purity and devotion. Nandi is regarded as the gatekeeper and protector of Shiva as well as Shiva’s consort the Hindu Goddess Parvati and It is believed that one must first gain the approval of Nandi before being allowed to worship Lord Shiva. Nandi also means joyous, and in ancient times, the bull was also worshipped as the Lord of Joy.

In this work the artist depicts Nandi as the guardian of the temple of shiva but also alludes to Nandi being the god of joy, with the golden bull of joy lying within the pristine and pure, white bull.

Acrylic and pen on canvas 18" X 48" / 2012 / Framed
Status: Acquired
via Gallerie NVYA - GMR Artwalk project at IGI Airport, New Delhi. 

The Temple Guardian I The bull, is of significance in many ancient cultures. In Buddhism The Bull represents "desire" during the life of the Buddha as a prince. Amongst the Jains The bull is the emblem of Adinath, the first Jain tirthankara. In Greek mythology it is a symbol of male sexuality, illustrated by Zeus, in the form of a white bull,...

unrelentingly pursuing Europa.

Within Hinduism, the bull is best known as Nandi, the sacred steed of Shiva and is depicted as a powerful white bull. The white color is a symbol of purity and devotion. Nandi is regarded as the gatekeeper and protector of Shiva as well as Shiva’s consort the Hindu Goddess Parvati and It is believed that one must first gain the approval of Nandi before being allowed to worship Lord Shiva. Nandi also means joyous, and in ancient times, the bull was also worshipped as the Lord of Joy.

In this work the artist has a twofold depiction of the bull. One, as Nandi facing the symbol representing Shiva and two as the bull representing desire in the life of prince Sidharth .Within the Bull is the image of the bodhi tree, the symbol of nirvana. Hence, depicting the transition of Sidhartha from a worldly Prince, to the Buddha. With both the Hindu and Buddhist beliefs on the same canvas the two great and ancient paths of worship in the world are linked.

Acrylic and pen on canvas 18" X 48" / 2012 / Framed

Status: Acquired 
via Terminal 1D, Indira Gandhi International Airport, from the Gallerie Nvya - GMR art walk project

Divya Chakshu- The Tenth Gateway I The work presents the artist’s interpretation of the esoteric concept of the third eye or the inner eye. While putting forth this concept on canvas there has been an attempt to symbolize the evocation of mental images that occurred owing to a deep personal spiritual connect with his work.

This divine eye, is a concept prevalent in several spiritual beliefs stretching across cultural boundaries and existing in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Taoism. (This is represented by the texture in relief that resembles a script at first glance but in its anonymity signals a universality ). The third eye is referred to the gate that leads within to the inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness.With the body being compared to a village wherein The Creator has established nine gates or openings e.g eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth etc the “tenth gateway” is the hidden gateway at the centre of the brows and hence in Sanskrit called “Divya Chakshu” where the all seeing, all knowing, Lord resides . It is associated with the resonance of “OM” and the Ajna Chakra. The opening of the third eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment .

Acrylic on Canvas. 50" X 25" / Framed
Status: Acquired

Divya Chakshu- The Tenth Gateway II
The work presents the artist’s interpretation of the esoteric concept of the third eye or the inner eye. While putting forth this concept on canvas there has been an attempt to symbolize the evocation of mental images that occurred owing to a deep personal spiritual connect with his work.

This divine eye, is a concept prevalent in several spiritual beliefs stretching across cultural boundaries and existing in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Taoism. (This is represented by the texture in relief that resembles a script at first glance but in its anonymity signals a universality ). The third eye is referred to the gate that leads within to the inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. With the body being compared to a village wherein The Creator has established nine gates or openings e.g. eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth etc the “tenth gateway” is the hidden gateway at the centre of the brows and hence in Sanskrit called “Divya Chakshu” where the all seeing, all knowing, Lord resides . It is associated with the resonance of “OM” and the Ajna Chakra. The opening of the third eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment .

Acrylic on Canvas. 50" X 25" / Framed
Status: Acquired
via Gallery Art Alive

Hoofbeats of the Four Winds
In Greek Mythology  The four winds were perceived as mighty horse-formed spirits or beasts and they were controlled and contained solely by Aeolus The God of the winds also known as "reiner of the horses". The work is inspired by this interesting mythological depiction of the four winds and has been given an Asian visual tint linking the great civilisations that existed and thrived in the ancient world.

Acrylic and pen on canvas 36" X 36" 
Status: Acquired via Gallerie NVYA, New Delhi

On the Wings of the Four Winds

The work "On the Wings of the Four Winds " depicts the movement of the auspicious winds through  the cranes that have been a symbol of happiness and eternal youth throughout  Asia .The Japanese refer to the crane as “the bird of happiness;” the Chinese as “heavenly crane” believing they were symbols of wisdom. The powerful wings of the crane were believed to be able to convey souls up to paradise and to uplift mortals to higher levels of spiritual being. In Greek mythology the crane was usually considered to be a bird of Apollo, the sun god, who heralded in Spring and light.

Acrylic and pen on canvas 36" X 36"  (Framed) 
Status: Acquired 

Wpływ... works from Warsaw III (Epiphany)
Mixed media on canvas and wood plank / with nails
Size of work: 19" X 51"

Wpływ... works from Warsaw IV (Whispers in the park)
From the Warsaw series
Inspired by truly calming afternoons spent in contemplation at the beautiful Lazienki Park. The colours of autumn contrasting with the varying green shades of summer. The work attempts to capture the impressions of statues, fallen twigs and the play of shade and sunlight filtering through the leaves in the backgrounds while the solitude is depicted by the empty bench.
Acrylic on canvas / diptych 36 X 72
Acquired via Gallerie Nvya 

Wpływ... works from Warsaw IV (Zen moments at Lazienki Park)
From the Warsaw series
Inspired by truly calming afternoons spent in contemplation at the beautiful Lazienki Park. The colours of autumn contrasting with the varying green shades of summer. The work attempts to capture the impressions of statues, fallen twigs and the play of shade and sunlight filtering through the leaves in the backgrounds while the solitude is depicted by the empty bench.

Acrylic on canvas / diptych 36 X 72
Available 

Wpływ... works from Warsaw V
Acrylic on paper / diptych / framed / 17" X 24"
Size with frame: 28" X 36" / White frame with white mount.
Available via Gallery Art Spice Delhi

Fallen Angel I

The work depicts the rebel within each of us, that urge to do away with following all that is sacrosanct, all that is the norm and move away from the moral high ground that we are so often forced to take. Whether one succumbs to this urge or not, there is little denying that there exists this fallen angel in each one of us that speaks of the unexplored, forbidden and exciting world of sin!
Acrylic on canvas / 44 X 18 / Framed  
Acquired by Gallery Art Houz

Fallen Angel II

The work depicts the rebel within each of us, that urge to do away with following all that is sacrosanct, all that is the norm and move away from the moral high ground that we are so often forced to take. Whether one succumbs to this urge or not, there is little denying that there exists this fallen angel in each one of us that speaks of the unexplored, forbidden and exciting world of sin!

Acrylic on canvas 44" X 14" / Framed  
Acquired by Gallery Art Houz 

Fallen Angel III
The work depicts the rebel within each of us, that urge to do away with following all that is sacrosanct, all that is the norm and move away from the moral high ground that we are so often forced to take. Whether one succumbs to this urge or not, there is little denying that there exists this fallen angel in each one of us that speaks of the unexplored, forbidden and exciting world of sin!
Acrylic on canvas 50" X 18" / Framed 
Status: Available 

Fallen Angel  The work depicts the rebel within each of us, that urge to do away with following all that is sacrosanct, all that is the norm and move away from the moral high ground that we are so often forced to take. Whether one succumbs to this urge or not, there is little denying that there exists this fallen angel in each one of us that speaks of the unexplored, forbidden and exciting world of sin!

Acrylic on canvas 48" X 24"  Status: Available at Gallery Art Nouveau

Ramayana, The Lesser Heroes - Jatayu
Critical to the main story, but rarely spoken of, and never in the same hushed whispers of awed reverence as the protagonists, the series  attempts to highlight the lesser heroes of a magnificent epic, without whom the epic itself would have paled in its essence.

Presenting, a representation of Jatayu a Demi God in the form of a vulture who inspite of his old age, challenged and valiantly fought the antagonist, Ravana in a bid to stop him from successfully abducting Sita. With age being against him, he was no match and even while he lay dying pointed Rama, the protagonist to the south i.e. in the direction which Ravana had fled with Sita.

The Epic has international reach and popularity - from the coasts of India to the shores of the Indonesian Islands (not just Hindu Bali). Hence characters have forms that are not necessarily ‘Indian’ in their appearance.

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 36" / 2012
Acquired
Part of group exhibition ‘Basanta-Greeshma’ / DIAL Artwalk project at Terminal 1D, Reserved Lounge ,IGI Airport, New Delhi.

Ramayana, The Lesser Heroes - Ashwamedha
Critical to the main story, but rarely spoken of, and never in the same hushed whispers of awed reverence as the protagonists, the series  attempts to highlight the lesser heroes of a magnificent epic, without whom the epic itself would have paled in its essence.

Presenting, a representation of the Ashwamedha yagna and the horse that linked the essential reuniting of the prime characters.

The Epic has international reach and popularity - from the coasts of India to the shores of the Indonesian Islands (not just Hindu Bali). Hence characters have forms that are not necessarily ‘Indian’ in their appearance.

Acrylic on canvas 36”X36” / 2012
Status: Acquired via Gallery Archana, Kualalumpur, Malaysia