Bhiksham Dehi XI 
The alms bowl refers to the time in the Buddha’s life just before he attained enlightenment, when a young girl, named Sujata offered the Buddha a bowl of milk rice. Although the Buddha was practising austerity and eating only a little food at a time, he realised that to achieve the final stages of enlightenment, he would need to partake the offering of rice from Sujata. After partaking of the meal, the Buddha then threw away a small amount of food left in that bowl to symbolise non-attachment to material possessions. Another legend tells the story that the Buddha threw away the begging bowl itself into the river to symbolise this non-attachment.

48" X 30" / Acrylic on canvas
Acquired via Artistique Gallery

The Caretaker
The work is inspired by the bond and interdependence between the caretaker or guardian and the ward. The artist came across a heart warming scene in rural India where an old man, who seemed lonely and in penury, was lovingly taking care of a kid goat. However, it seemed obvious to the artist that it was the kid goat that was in actuality responsible for the wellness of it's guardian.

Acrylic on canvas (40 X 36)
Status: Available via Gallery Artistique 
Series: Miscellaneous works

Memories Feel Like Home To Me I
Home is where love resides... memories are created friends are always welcome and laughter never ends. Wherever you are and whoever you are with, your home provides the greatest emotional bond.

Acrylic on canvas | 36" X 36"
Available via Gallerie Nvyā

Memories Feel Like Home To Me II
Home is where love resides... memories are created friends are always welcome and laughter never ends. Wherever you are and whoever you are with, your home provides the greatest emotional bond.

Acrylic on canvas | 36" X 48"
Acquired

A town named Nostalgia IV
I look back with a mix of emotions: sadness for the people who are gone, nostalgia for times that have passed, but immense gratitude for the wonderful opportunities that came my way. - Dick Van Patten
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Acrylic on canvas 50 X 18
Status: Available via Gallerie Artistique, The Oberoi

Sentinels of the Sacred Gate
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 colour 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. 

Acrylic on canvas
Status: Available via Gallerie Artistique, The Oberoi
Series: Miscellaneous works

 

A Time To Reflect II

Though tea in itself  as a beverage has proven health benefits, to the artist it is the ritual of  "sitting down to tea" which has great significance. The very act of drinking  tea on one's own has  meditative implications. With friends, it is the very joy of life and at the center of socializing. On a rainy, cold day the act evokes nostalgia of a childhood  in the hills, and in a negotiation, it is the bridge to a mutually  beneficial  arrangement. 

Numerous scholars state that it holds significance when examining the notion of purity. Murata Shuko, a priest in the 14th century propounded that four values were central to the concept of the tea ritual: reverence, respect, purity, and tranquility.

Acrylic on canvas 36 X 36

Status: Available

Dev Bhoomi III 

Dev Bhoomi is the fascinating land where the the Gods and Godesses reside. A land where the Sun God rides his chariot, where the Trinity reside, and where the Bow of Indra provides an ethereal backdrop. It is a land where the rivers flow with milk like the white waters of the Ganga, beside which the Goddesses feed on Ambrosia and nectar is their wine. The air is scented with the fragrance of Jasmine and the paths strewn with love. This is where the sacred mountain, Sumeru exists in all its glory. This is that land where mortals would aspire to enter like Yudhishthir and his faithful dog had, only to be pulled down by the burden of their sins just as Draupadi and the four Pandavas were. This 'kalpana' of Dev Bhumi is what the Artist attempts to translate onto his canvas. 

Acrylic on canvas (36 X 40)
Status: Available

Kochi II

The historical, quaint, town of Kochi is an immersion of the senses. Its legacy of a trading centre of spice, its exotic mix of Jewish, Arabic, Chinese, Indian, Portuguese & other European cultures, its heritage buildings, backwaters and open seas and the flavours of its cuisine simply excites the senses as no other. A short sojourn here has inspired the artist to create this series that attempts to capture the very essence of this fascinating township. The works express the sheer joie de vivre of Kochi.

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 48"
Status: Available 

Kochi III
The historical, quaint, town of Kochi is an immersion of the senses. Its legacy of a trading centre of spice, its exotic mix of Jewish, Arabic, Chinese, Indian, Portuguese & other European cultures, its heritage buildings, backwaters and open seas and the flavours of its cuisine simply excites the senses as no other. A short sojourn here has inspired the artist to create this series that attempts to capture the very essence of this fascinating township. The works express the sheer joie de vivre of Kochi.

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 48"
Status: Available 

Dhyana XII

In the work, the artist depicts the swirling random movement of the mind and uncontrolled circumstances that surround us, every moment, often dictating our actions. Thus we react to all that we are surrounded by and enveloped in. The monk is also therefore in a similar situation but appears to emerge out of it, retaining his serenity which is reflected by his posture. This 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 realize 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 realizing.”

Acrylic on canvas 48" X 48"

Status: Available via Gallerie Nvyā

 Kochi IV

The historical, quaint, town of Kochi is an immersion of the senses. Its legacy of a trading centre of spice, its exotic mix of Jewish, Arabic, Chinese, Indian, Portuguese & other European cultures, its heritage buildings, backwaters and open seas and the flavours of its cuisine simply excites the senses as no other. A short sojourn here has inspired the artist to create this series that attempts to capture the very essence of this fascinating township. The works express the sheer joie de vivre of Kochi.

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 48" 
Status: Acquired

The Harmony of Seasons I
Having spent extensive periods of  contemplative time at different seasons in Warsaw's Łazienki Park. The artist is fascinated by the peace and beauty. The work captures the transition from summer to the onset of winter when the colorful birds set off to warmer climes. The bench signifies the peace of solitude inviting the viewer to pause and rest a while, taking time to observe the beauty that surrounds us.

Acrylic on canvas | 30" X 60" / Diptych
Acquired via Gallerie Nvyā

Dashavatara V

As per Hindu Mythology, whenever the world has been threatened with disorder, evil and destructive forces, The Preserver among the Holy Trinity, Lord Vishnu has taken on various incarnations or avatars to restore cosmic order. Dashavatara refers to the ten primary incarnations of Vishnu that descended during times of chaos in each of the four Yugas or age in time. As per Puranic astronomical estimates together, these four yugas constitute one Mahayuga and equal 4.32 million human years. Interestingly the incarnations vary across regions and different sects of Hinduism and hence no list is bereft of controversy but importantly all believe in the essence of Dashavtara.

Fascinated by this concept the artist was moved to represent the mythology on canvas. 

Acrylic on canvas | 25" X 45"
Status: Acquired 

Lachhman Rekha II

The work has been inspired by the well known incident in the epic Ramayana when the female protagonist, Sita is persuaded by the antagonist Ravana, to cross the line drawn by Lachhman, depicted by the arrow, thereby leading to the escalation of the epic to it's climax. The work also depicts the brave confrontation by the feeble Jatayu in an attempt to stop the kidnapping of Sita. The horse is representative of the infamous "apaharan". To the artist the crossing of the line by Sita is a point of inflection and has substantial social relevance even today.

Acrylic on canvas I 18" X 50"
Available  

Dashavatara IV

As per Hindu Mythology, whenever the world has been threatened with disorder, evil and destructive forces, The Preserver among the Holy Trinity, Lord Vishnu has taken on various incarnations or avatars to restore cosmic order. Dashavatara refers to the ten primary incarnations of Vishnu that descended during times of chaos in each of the four Yugas or age in time. As per Puranic astronomical estimates together, these four yugas constitute one Mahayuga and equal 4.32 million human years. Interestingly the incarnations vary across regions and different sects of Hinduism and hence no list is bereft of controversy but importantly all believe in the essence of Dashavtara.

Fascinated by this concept the artist was moved to represent the mythology on canvas. 

Acrylic on canvas | 36" X 60" 
Status: Acquired 

Lachhman Rekha I
The work has been inspired by the well known incident in the epic Ramayana when  the female protagonist, Sita, depicted here by the "tip of the plough", is  persuaded by the antagonist Ravana, to cross the line drawn by Lakshmana, depicted by the arrow, thereby leading to the escalation of the epic to it's climax. The work also depicts the brave confrontation by the feeble Jatayu in an attempt to stop the kidnapping of Sita. The horse is representative of the infamous "Apaharan". To the artist the crossing of the line by Sita is a point of inflection and has substantial social relevance even today.

Acrylic on canvas | 18" X 50"
Status: Available