An ode to the rich heritage of Maharashtra, which is presented on the canvas by the faint yet imposing presence of Avalokiteshwara as Padmapani- holder of lotus or Padma, this oil painting by Sidharth Gavade is animated by the young devotee, whose eyes shine brighter than the lamp in her hand. Dressed up in a traditional lehenga and top made with brocaded silk fabric, and bedecked in gold and pearl ornaments, the girl sits with a Diya, gazing at the profound image of Padmapani. The lamp brightens the canvas, giving a subtle sheen to the clothes and countenance of the girl, whose innocent eyes are brimming with devotion. With a pure heart, the young devotee offers the lamp to Padmapani, who appears to be slowly revealing himself to the girl, under the flicker of the lamp.
A profound meaning is captured in this lovely oil on canvas. Behind the child devotee and her pure devotion, the painter has hidden the path to divine wisdom manifested by Padmapani. To approach pure wisdom, one must be like a child- pure at heart, untouched by the negativity all around, unbothered by failure, and focused on the one and only goal. Only by being a child in front of God, can one experience the benevolence of the supreme one, whose beauty enriches the world, just as Padmapani’s presence nurtures this artwork.
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