This work is inspired by my fascination with the worship of Kumari as a Living Goddess in Nepalese culture. While witnessing these rituals, I was deeply moved by the devotion surrounding the Kumari — the way she was worshipped, the life she lived in seclusion, her elaborate dress, her distinctive hair, and the powerful third eye painted upon her forehead. At the same time, I felt a sense of sadness at not being able to fully understand the histories and meanings behind many of the rituals I encountered. During the celebration of Indra Jatra, I felt especially overwhelmed, as though I had entered the presence of the divine itself. That profound spiritual experience inspired me to portray deities in my artworks, leading me to revisit and sketch the Navadurgas, much as I had done in my childhood. Through this composition, I attempt to capture the mystical atmosphere, sacred energy, and living traditions that continue to shape the spiritual identity of Kathmandu Valley.

Goddesses / Shakti Swaroop

The work is focused on such depictions from instances in his life. The centre of the work depicts The Buddha in his meditative state, behind this is him in the “Varad Mudra” which is a state of the Buddha in which he blesses. The left side of the work includes depictions of the Buddha receiving his son Rahul from Yashodhara after he returns to his palace to beg for donations. His son Rahul becomes the most precious thing that Yashodhara could grant the Buddha. On the right side of the work the buddha can be seen preaching his first five students in Vanarasi. He is in the Dharmachakra Pravartan Mudra with his hands against his chest. This gesture is one of teaching. Dharma means ‘law’ and Chakra means wheel and usually interpreted as turning the wheel of law. The work also depicts the panacha buddhas in the lower central part of the work which showcase different abstract aspects of Buddhahood. They are seated in five positions of meditation. A depiction of the Buddha receiving a bowl of porridge from Sujata before his enlightenment is also shown on the fight side of the work. The title of the work is Buddha with Prayer wheel as the prayer wheel which is present in the worship of the Buddha and the work collectively forms a prayer for him.

Buddha Circuit

My work Mystical Song is inspired by the various sounds produced by temple complexes in and around Kathmandu. Here, prayer wheels, bells, the sound of Buddha’s mantras, prayer flags fluttering around Swayambhu all come together to create a mystical environment that is mystical. In the work I have shown the Buddha’s stupa, a gesture of universal worship, the wisdom mudra of the Buddha and the Padmapani Bodhisattva. The work is a unique mixed-media technique, prepared using mixed media techniques. After creating these with a viscosity etching technique, I’ve painted over them using metallic paints.

Mystical Song II

In Ganesh with Bahan, I’ve illustrated various forms of Ganesh from various locations, along with his vehicle, the mouse. This includes Ganesh from various temples in Kathmandu, some from smaller temples and some from larger ones. It also features different forms like Surya Vinayak, Jal Vinayak, Kamal Vinayak, and Ashok Vinayak, with the mouse appearing in various places. The mouse is also depicted in various poses and gestures, sometimes holding a laddu in its hand, other times sitting at the temple door, or perched on a pillar. This piece is a unique creation made with a mixed-media technique

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Goddesses / Shakti Swaroop

Buddha Circuit

Mystical Song II

Ganesh with Bahan