Suvrata: Keeper of Sacred Rituals
36” x 48”; Acrylic Paint, Silk Fabric, Costume Jewelry
In this vibrant painting, a South Indian woman is captured in a moment of deep concentration as she creates a radiant rangoli, transforming the ground beneath her into a canvas of devotion. Draped in a traditional saree with flowers in her hair and bangles adorning her wrists, she embodies grace, discipline, and reverence.
This piece honors the everyday rituals performed by women that carry profound cultural and spiritual weight. The rangoli she creates is not just decoration—it is a sacred act of intention, welcoming prosperity, warding off negativity, and connecting generations through tradition. Though ephemeral, her creation reflects an eternal commitment to beauty, care, and sacred continuity.
Reproductions on photo paper and canvas available here