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