Upendra Maharathi-The Miracle of Śravasti (Yamaka-paṭiharya)

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Artist
Upendra Maharathi

Painting Title
The Miracle of Śravasti (Yamaka-paṭiharya)

Time Period
20th century

Dimension
W: 59.2 L: 90.8 cm

Material
Oil on board

Number Assigned
Accession No. 14275
National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

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In a unique take on the miracle of Shravasti, Buddha, amidst fire, is rendered with ethereal beauty and inner peace. The artist contrasts the profound serenity of the Buddha, depicted with delicate, idealised features and closed eyes, with the dynamic, flowing background. The work blurs the line between figuration and abstraction. The soft focus and layers of colour give the piece a poetic ambiguity, inviting contemplation.

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