Medium : Acrylic on canvas

Credit to Creator / Licencing :

Artwork by Bhaskar Lahiri

Copyright © Bhaskar Lahiri. All Rights Reserved.

Description:

In "The Auspicious Ritual", Bhaskar Lahiri captures a deeply personal and culturally rich moment, portraying a traditional South Asian couple engaged in a domestic ceremony. The woman is seated, draped in a richly patterned maroon saree, applying sindoor (vermilion) with the help of a mirror—a symbol of marital sanctity. Opposite her, a bearded man, clad in dhoti and wearing a rudraksha mala, gestures in conversation or ritual instruction. The backdrop features ornamental motifs reminiscent of tribal and folk art traditions, blending spiritual iconography with decorative abstraction. Lahiri’s stylized line work, warm earth-tone palette, and subtle satire enrich the narrative, turning an everyday ritual into timeless art.

Resource Type : Paintings