Vishwamithra & Menaka

This painting is from Indian mythology which narrates about Vishwamithra and Menaka who are supposed to be the parents of Shakunthala. The celestial Deva Indra commands the damsel Menaka to descend to the Earth to divert the sage from his hard penance, since Vishwamithra is known for challenges. Beautiful Menaka who is apsara woman, known for her charm, attempts to lure the sage. So the sage is carried away by her beauty and fails to complete his penance. Then Shakuntala is born to them . She gets married to the great king Dushyantha and so goes the narration. I feel, this is an attempt to bring my imagination to reality by way of painting.

oil on canvas

Saraswathi:Goddess of Learning

This painting is about Saraswathi, "The Goddess of Learning." All of us worship this Goddess for our sucess in quest of learning and to bless us with knowledge. The important aspects of the picture is the greenery around, the shimmering water and the peacocks listening to the melodious tunes of veena played by the Goddess.

oil on canvas

Ekalavya's gurudakshina for Drona

It is always my interest to recollect the episodes from Mahabharatha. The most memorable one is single minded dedication of Ekalavya to learn archery from guru Dronacharya. Drona promises Arjuna that he would train him as the best archer in the universe that he is unchangeable. As they came through the forest, both of them happen to see Ekalavya practising archery with Drona's image in front of him. Arjuna was surprised to see another archer as his rival. Guru Drona realised the consequences. He taunts Ekalavya for crossing his wishes to practice the art without granting him permission. Then Ekalavya says he had Drona as guru mentally. So Drona takes this opportunity and demands the young boy to offer gurudakshina. Ekalavya offers his thumb as his token. The main focus of the painting is the hermitage, the serene atmosphere of the nature with river flowing by, the mountains and the green trees.

oil on canvas

Geethopadesha

This is my second painting about Geethopadesha. The essence of Bhagavadgeetha is revealed by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefeild of Kurkshethra which is an eyeopener for Arjuna when his mind was debating whether it was justice to slay his own kith and kin, guru Dronacharya,his grand sire, Bheeshma, who was the elderly head of both pandavas and Kuravas.

Peacock's delight on flower creeper

This painting is about Peacock amusing on a flower creeper during Spring season. The colorful blossoms of the flower is the key point of this picture. This is one of the beautiful seasons which is bright and colorful and soothes everyone.

oil on canvas

Maiden's expectation of her companion

This painting is about a country girl who is expecting her companion. Her eyes reveal anxiety to meet him soon. The blue mountain ranges, their reflection in clear water, the bushes and the rocky points are the highlights of the painting.

water color pencils & water color paper

Apsara swaying on swing (Uayalle)

This painting is about the most famous Apsara woman who is recreating herself by swinging on Uayalle in the serene atmosphere of the nature. The mangrove, the lake and the greenery are the highlights of the picture. It is my little effort to bring life to my imagination about the beautiful damsel who was in Devatha Indra's court.

Media water color pencils & water color paper