Mohini
The work is inspired by Mohini, the fascinating female avatar form of Vishnu, one of the Trinity in Hinduism. She appears in several Hindu and Buddhist texts at different points in time. She denotes the very essence of female beauty and allurement and has an active history in the destruction of demons throughout Hindu texts.

Mohini appears in the Samudra Manthan episode in Hindu mythology where the Amrita, or nectar of immortality, is produced by the churning of the Ocean of Milk by the Gods(Deva) and the Demons(Asura). Vishnu assumes the form of the enchantress Mohini, and uses her allure to trick  the Asuras  into giving her the Amrita, and then distributes it amongst the Devas, in the process also discovering  the Asura, Rahu disguised as a God, severing his head and thus creating Rahu from the immortalised head and Ketu from the body. In vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu denote the two points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon.

In the Vishnu Purana, Mohini tricks Bhasmasura , the "ash-demon" into self immolation who betrays Shiva after being granted a boon by him. Another mythological episode narrates Shiva being  smitten by Mohini, and the creation of the God Ayyappa  from Shiva's energy, discharged upon embracing Mohini.

Acrylic on canvas 36 X 36
Status: Not available 
Series: Miscellaneous works

Dhyana VI, Asthachal - the evening meditation 
As the sun sets and the mountain air turns cold, it is time to find peace within one's self simply by focusing on the silence that envelopes and the smells of pine and incense. The artist has attempted to capture this memory on his canvas in the hope of sharing the tranquillity with all who may enjoy the work. 

The retention of calmness in a tumultuous environment is achieved through Dhyana, the practice of mind control by which we stop all thinking and seek to realise Truth in its essence. Of the many different paths to Nirvana, the most important one  is the path of Dhyana, the practice of “stopping and realising.”

36" X 36" / Acrylic on canvas
Acquired via Artistique Gallery 

One with the blue horse 

Inspired by a recent visit to the Golden Temple and the sincerity of worship, humility and service demonstrated by the believers of Sikhism, the artist created  the work "One with the Blue horse"  based on the The Tenth Guru,an accomplished horseman. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib was famous for his blue coloured horse, affectionately called "Neela" (meaning "blue"), and is referred to as "Neelay ghoray whalla" or "the rider of the blue horse" in the folk songs of  Punjab. The five horses in the work represent Punjab.

As per  folklore, on being asked by the Guru for a place of rest during his journey, the man working at a brick kiln mockingly  challenged his power asking him to rest in the blazing furnace. Guru Sahib ushered Neela forward, who  put one of his hooves on the side of the kiln and the brick kiln which would normally take a week or so to cool down, instantly turned cool, enabling the Guru to spend the night in the furnace.The gurdwara that now stands there has been built around the now solidified mud which still has the impressions of Neela’s hooves. Even today the lineage of Neela continues at the Gurudwara of  Hazoor Sahib, Nanded.

Acrylic on canvas / 36 X 36
Available via Artistique Gallery
Series: Miscellaneous works

Memories of a childhood VII
“In the life of everyone there is a limited number of experiences which are not written upon the memory, but stamped there with a die; and in the long years after, they can be called up in detail, and every emotion that was stirred by them can be lived through anew.” 
― JW Johnson, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 36"
Acquired via Gallerie Nvya

Divine Resonance - The Sacred Chant  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 the lotus.... the power of the resonance of silence.
Acrylic on canvas 48" X 36"  
Status: Available via My Indian Art / Kolkata

Divine Resonance - The Sacred Wheel II
Buddhists from the Himalayas state that they experience a deep sense of harmony in their homes and environment when the prayer wheel is placed in their abode. A number of Tibetan commentaries state that having a prayer wheel in a building makes that place become like the Potala - the pure land of the Buddha. Without doubt the prayer wheel’s beauty and energy exudes a very clear and positive effect. In this work the artist has attempted to capture this sense of harmony and surrounded the prayer wheel. Visually,the work is syncretic in its essence and a fusion of the contemporary with the traditionally spiritual.
Size: 36" X 24" / Acrylic on canvas
Status: Available via Gallerie Nvya

Rudrani III

Rudrani is Shakti and the consort of Rudra (Shiva). She later came to be identified as a manifestation of Durga. Rudrani is considered to be the confluence of the power of all goddesses. On an appeal from the Gods and armed by them she battled and vanquished the evil forces represented by Mahishasur the demon who appeared in several forms ( including that of a buffalo). Interestingly it may be observed that "Durga" in sanskrit means a fort and the significance of this title to the Mother Goddess indicates that she protects her devotees just as a fort protects a kingdom.

This work is inspired by 1) Dassain / Durga Pooja and 2) the #metoo movement. 

The artist wishes to emphasise that Rudrani can also clearly battle on her own strength without several weapons and help being provided.by the Gods. The work hence speaks of woman empowerment.

Acrylic on canvas 48" x 36"
Status: available

Rudrani II
Rudrani is Shakti and the consort of Rudra (Shiva). She later came to be identified as a manifestation of Durga. Rudrani is considered to be the confluence of the power of all goddesses. On an appeal from the Gods and armed by them she battled and vanquished the evil forces represented by Mahishasur the demon who appeared in several forms ( including that of a buffalo). Interestingly it may be observed that "Durga" in sanskrit means a fort and the significance of this title to the Mother Goddess indicates that she protects her devotees just as a fort protects a kingdom.

This work is inspired by 1) Dassain / Durga Pooja and 2) the #metoo movement. 
Rudrani's posture in the work is aggressive even as the hand is uncharacteristically weapon less. The artist wishes to emphasise that Rudrani can also clearly battle on her own strength without several weapons and help being provided.by the Gods .

The work hence speaks of woman empowerment.
Acrylic on canvas 48" x 36"

Rudrani I
Rudrani is the shakti and consort of Rudra (Shiva). She later came to be identified as a manifestation of Durga. - inspired by 1) Dassain / Durga Pooja and 2) the #metoo movement. Symbolises woman empowerment. The two hand mudras introduced are unique and different to the usual Durga portrayal. The right hand is in 'gyan mudra' hence the power of knowledge and the left hand is in 'rudra mudra' hence the reference to Rudra or Shiva... from where the title of the painting is derived.
Acrylic on canvas 48" x 36"
Acquired

Series: Miscellaneous works