In striking acrylic painting on canvas, Giri Ratna Singh represents Batuka Bhairava, an Ugra (violent) incarnation of Lord Shiva. “Batuka” means young Brahmin, and he comes with a following of dogs in this form. In this painting, Batuka Bhairava’s fierce gaze and fang teeth projected out of his mouth can be noticed. He has four arms where he holds the trident and the bowl and is surrounded by the nine loyal dogs.
The uniqueness of this artwork lies in showing the Satvika manifestation of Batuka Bhairava, who is considered to be protecting devoted people from untimely death. His distinctive traits include his blue neck and the coiled serpent on his body, he sits on a tiger skin and has the half-moon on his headpiece, called the crescent moon. The image of Batuka Bhairava has a background, maybe inspired by the Bateshwar temple, which increases its significance.
The ‘Batuka Bhairava’ painting depicts this deity in both fierce and kind form. The clever choice of dark colors for the background and contrasting with light colors and bright shadows on the center image make an impressive visual effect. The dogs, garlanded and depicted as the Vahana (vehicle) of Batuka Bhairava, complete the mesmerizing portrayal of this divine and potent deity.
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