Another work ‘Ramayan’ depicts the entire life story of Ram. It shows Sita’s birth, her marriage, Ram and Ram’s Brother Laxman making their way across the Ganges for ‘banbas’ (command to live in the forest). I have also shown the great battle between Ram and Rawan and Rawan’s demise through the festival ritual of setting fire to Rawan’s effigy. This work also showcases the love and sacrifice which exist in familial relationships. This work which is created as a zinc plate etching also makes use of the woodblock technique. In this technique, s wood block is used to print on paper upon which I have worked with hand to make the print a unique piece. Using Mithila iconography, I have attempted to give new life to this ancient form of drawing and to preserve it for the future.

Ramayana

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.

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Ramayana

Goddesses / Shakti Swaroop