Important Notice

Untitled
Signed in Devnagari and dated '1997' (lower left)
1997
Acrylic and silkscreen on canvas
30 x 54 in (76.1 x 137.1 cm)

The mahua tree is of religious and ritual importance for the Gonds. A myth narrates how Lord Shiva ordered a parrot, a lion and a boar to turn into mahua trees. Flowers blossomed from the trees in the month of Chait, during spring. Birds flocked to them and ate the flowers. Intoxicated, they chirped in unison and made a din. On hearing them, the locals observed the birds and learnt about the flowers. The tradition of making mahua wine is attributed to this tale. The mahua tree, populated with birds, animals and humans, is a favourite theme among Gond artists.

Untitled
Signed in Devnagari and dated '1997' (lower left)
1997
Acrylic and silkscreen on canvas
30 x 54 in (76.1 x 137.1 cm)

The mahua tree is of religious and ritual importance for the Gonds. A myth narrates how Lord Shiva ordered a parrot, a lion and a boar to turn into mahua trees. Flowers blossomed from the trees in the month of Chait, during spring. Birds flocked to them and ate the flowers. Intoxicated, they chirped in unison and made a din. On hearing them, the locals observed the birds and learnt about the flowers. The tradition of making mahua wine is attributed to this tale. The mahua tree, populated with birds, animals and humans, is a favourite theme among Gond artists.