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