Mahabharata – The Rush of the Hero
Bhismadeva, also called Pitamaha – the patriarch, is an oxymoron between old age and his surprising agility and superhuman strength. Fate and code of honour had decided that he was to stand against the Pandavas. Even as he was fighting them in his heart he was on their side.
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Mahabharata – The Demoness Hidimbi
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Hidimbi belonged to the Rakshasa race, giant cannibals with supernatural powers who lived deep in the forests. Despite the major differences between them, their marriage is a short but happy one. Their union generated a much loved son, Ghatotkacha, who was very powerful, humble and loyal.
In the midst of such a dramatic epic, these few tender moments make for a welcome distraction from the pain of troublesome events.
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Mahabharata – Save my Honour
£ 160.00 – £ 770.00 BUYOf all the events in the Pandava’s lives, this must be one of the lowest.
Right after having lost the Kingdom and Draupadi’s dignity at the dice contest the Pandavas went into exile in the forest. Krishna saved her honour, by performing a miracle. He provided her unlimited fabric of her sari to prevent her from being disrobed in public.
The nocturnal setting and the light cutting through the darkness, in this moving artwork, contributes to enhance the drama. Krishna consoles Draupadi promising her that everything will be remedied. The desperate face of the woman right in front of the self-effulgent blue God. King Yudhishthira on the right side is the most afflicted, feeling guilty for the big defeat. The painting is in continuity with the “Pandavas were cheated” artwork.
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Mahabharata – Pandavas enter Hastinapura
£ 165.00 – £ 660.00 BUYIn this artwork. the Pandava brothers come to Hastinapur after the death of their father, much to the chagrin of Duryodhana. Out of the curiosity and love, all the citizens gather. When the five brothers, enter the city triumphantly with their mother Kunti Devi, accompanied by rishis and great sages.
The composition of this painting shows the frontal view of the crowds that have gathered to greet them and symbolises the entrance of the noble characters into the epic tale, emphasising their presence into the city as well as into the plot of the Mahabharata.