BAHUBALI
70 x 48 inches
Acrylic on canvas
2021

Bahubali, son of Rishabhanatha, symbolizes Jain ideals of non-attachment, penance, and enlightenment. After defeating his brother Bharata in non-violent contests, he renounced worldly power. Meditating in Kayotsarga posture for a year, he attained Kevala Jnana. His 57-foot monolithic statue at Shravanabelagola embodies spiritual triumph. Celebrated during the Mahamastakabhisheka every 12 years, Bahubali remains a revered icon of Jain heritage, inspiring seekers toward liberation and self-realization.