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Sagittarius I by Ujjwal Debnath (2016)
36 in x 30 in, Acrylic on Canvas

...Sagittarius, half human and half horse, is the centaur of mythology, the learned healer whose higher intelligence forms a bridge between earth and Heaven. Also known as the Archer, Sagittarius is represented by the symbol of a bow and arrow. Sagittarius (♐) (Greek: Τοξότης Toxotes, Latin: Sagittarius) is the ninth astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius and spans 240 - 270th degrees of the zodiac.

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The Revelation by Ujjwal Debnath (2015)
42 in x 42 in, Acrylic on Canvas

...On the first day of the war Krishna became Arjuna's Charioteer between the two armies of The Pandava and the Kaurava on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Lord Krishna revealed the Bhagvad Geeta, consisting of eighteen chapters, on which the Hindu philosophy is based. He preached that "Your duty is to fight. Those who have joined the forces against justice and righteousness have to perish. The good must be protected. Attachment to friends and relatives should not come in the way of your duty."

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Mesmerized by His Melody by Ujjwal Debnath (2015)
36 in x 24 in, Acrylic on Canvas

...This magical composition shows Lord Krishna as a child with his favourite cow & a flute, with a divine smile playing upon his lips. The beautiful full moon enhances the allure of the enchanting setting. It seems that not just the cow, but the entire universe is rejoicing in the young flutist's melody.

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Durga by Ujjwal Debnath (2015)
48 in x 24 in, Acrylic on Canvas

...'Durga', a resplendent compositions by Ujjwal Debnath is a compelling work, encapsulating the charming quality of the gracious multi-armed Goddess who is revered for her victory over the evil forces. The contrast of the golden yellow against the midnight blue further accentuates the dramatic visual element.

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Ardhanariswar by Ujjwal Debnath
42 in x 42 in, Oil and arcylic on canvas

...Ardhanarishvara (Sanskrit: अर्धनारीश्वर, Ardhanārīśvara) is a composite androgynous form of the Hindu god Shiva and his consort Parvati (also known as Devi, Shakti and Uma in this icon). Ardhanarishvara is depicted as half male and half female, split down the middle. The right half is usually the male Shiva, illustrating his traditional attributes. The earliest Ardhanarishvara images are dated to the Kushan period, starting from the first century CE. Its iconography evolved and was perfected in the Gupta era. The Puranas and various iconographic treatises write about the mythology and iconography of Ardhanarishvara. While Ardhanarishvara remains a popular iconographic form found in most Shiva temples throughout India, very few temples are dedicated to this deity. Ardhanarishvara represents the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies of the universe (Purusha and Prakriti) and illustrates how Shakti, the female principle of God, is inseparable from (or the same as, according to some interpretations) Shiva, the male principle of God. The union of these principles is exalted as the root and womb of all creation. Another view is that Ardhanarishvara is a symbol of Shiva's all-pervasive nature. [Source -Wikipedia]

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36 in x 30 in, Acrylic on Canvas

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