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Festival at Temple of Benaras

Festival at Temple of Benaras

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Artist: Manu Parekh
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 35 x 47 in ( 88.9 x 119.38 cm )
Year: 2004


In the 'Festival at Temple of Benaras', Manu Parekh captures the pulsating spiritual energy of Varanasi’s sacred landscape. The temple structure rises as a dominant architectural form, anchoring the composition with a sense of permanence and devotion. The scene is not merely representational; it is charged with emotion, reflecting the mysticism and intensity associated with the ghats and shrines of Benaras.

Rendered in acrylic on canvas, the work carries Parekh’s signature dark tonalities, where deep blues, blacks, and earthy hues create a dramatic atmosphere. Against this brooding backdrop, luminous accents evoke the vibrancy of festival rituals, suggesting flickering lamps, flowers, and devotional gatherings. The contrast between darkness and illumination heightens the spiritual tension within the composition.

Typical of Parekh’s visual language, the painting blends expressionistic brushwork with symbolic abstraction. The temple is both a physical structure and a metaphysical presence, embodying faith, life, and transcendence. Through bold lines and emotive color fields, Parekh transforms the festive moment into a timeless meditation on devotion and the sacred spirit of Benaras.

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