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Rameshwaram

This is the eighth painting of the series. The painting is of a place name Rameshswaram in Kerala. This place is significant as it is said that Sita made a Shiva linga of sand so that they could invoke Shiva and thank him for his support. The artist wants to show that devotees of Shri Ram are everywhere. Coconut tree laden with coconuts and water filled clouds of light pink and white in blue sky are adding charm to the landscape. The artist has displayed great sensitivity in showing colour tonality in green against green in coconut leaves. The external roots of a coconut tree indicate that the tree is very old. A common man who is a devotee of Shri Ram is returning from the Rameshswaram temple and he is carrying prasad with him in a small basket. The prasad consists of raw green coconut covered with a translucent red piece of cloth. The temple of Rameshswaram has two Shiva lingas, one brought by Hanuman from Kashi and the other made by Sita. He is of dark complexion with clean shaven head and face. The artist has portrayed three-fourth face of the man with enchanting and satisfactory smile. His face reflects a kind of transcendental delight. The character has a centrally recessed chin and innocence in face. His lips are red and thick. His eyebrows are bridging into one, giving him a memorable look. He has covered his head with white piece of cloth. He is wearing a white garland with one small single red flower in it. The devotee is also wearing a janeyu and has a red thread tied on his left wrist. One of the trees is used as the sign board indicating the way to Rameshwar temple. It is written in three languages, Hindi, Malayalam and English. Under that tree two boars, a common animal of South India, are seen. The boars with external teeth and small eyes are very intensely watching something. They are very symbolic. The artist has very effectively portrayed a synonym of Rama by painting Varaha, the third incarnation of Vishnu. The top of the Rameshwar temple is seen in the background.


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Title : Rameshwaram
Date created : 2003
Physical Dimensions : W 28 x H 38 cm.
Type : Water colour on Paper
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Sanat Art Foundation
Prantika , Hiewn, Neri Seri Road
Shimla – 171005 , Himachal Pradesh, India
mail_outline sanatchatterjee@gmail.com

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