a) Garuda Vahana Vishnu
Oleograph on paper
14.25 x 9.75 in (36 x 25 cm)

This work was printed at the Ravi Varma Press, Malavli, G.I.P

Garuda is a legendary bird in our mythology and is often described as the king of birds owing to his master and its own powers. He is the vahan (vehicle or mount) of Lord Vishnu and this image depicts Vishnu's consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi seated beside him. Garuda is deemed as the protector with the ability to reach anywhere swiftly, and is typically shown with a serpent in its claws - signifying the mighty bird as the destroyer of all poison and evil. Oleograph with printed signature of Ravi Verma.

b) Saraswati
Oleograph on paper
20 x 14 in (50.5 x 35.5 cm)

This work was printed at the Ravi Varma Press, Karla, Lonavala

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art and wisdom. She is the embodiment of learning and to pay obeisance to her is considered paramount before embarking on any venture, auspicious or otherwise. Saraswati appears both as a reference to a river and deity in the Vedas. Her four hands are symbolic: the pustaka (book) signifies knowledge, the mala (beads) represent the power of meditation, the veena (instrument) stands for the creative ability. In some images, she is also shown holding a pot of water representing purity. Her choice of vahan is either a peacock or a swan and she is always depicted near a flowing river. Oleograph with printed signature of Ravi Verma

(Set of two)

These works will be shipped unframed