The Eternal Wait

 Nandi, the vahana of Shiva waits outside his abode eternally and is considered as a symbol of ultimate patience and utmost loyalty... 

The Begging Bowl...

 Inspired from a panel of Ajanta, this painting nestled in an inconspicuous corner of a cave makes me highly emotional each time I look onto it. Story goes that Buddha, once attaining nirvana and adopting Bhukshutva, came to beg at his own doorsteps where he left his wife Yashodhara and infant son Rahula. Here, Rahula is about 8 years of age and is introduced to Buddha by Yashodhara... 

Seal 2021

 

 If 2020 saw the surge of the sinister virus, in 2021, we faced the real wrath of it, losing many near and dear ones while being helpless. Amidst all these came the diversion of our PM's ugly conflict with the lady of West Bengal, the entire situation was reduced almost to a comical stance and that is when it suddenly struck me how the Priest of Mohenjodaro resemble our esteemed Pm while the haughty posture of the Dancing girl resembled Mamata didi... I couldn't help sealing those two on my canvas

Father's Day

 A most welcomed commissioned work after a long hiatus. I was provided with a beautiful photograph by my client, loved doing it.