Saraswati's Serenade with Peacock

by Yograj Verma

Oil on Canvas30 (w) × 40 (h) inches

$ 4,862 (excl. shipping charges)

One-of-a-kind Original

Details of the Work

Size

30 (w) × 40 (h)

About The Artwork

The image of Goddess Saraswati, seated serenely with a peacock at her side, unfolds a tableau rich with symbolism and storytelling. As the embodiment of wisdom, learning, and the arts, Saraswati is often depicted with her veena, the musical instrument she plays to weave the melodies of creation. The peacock, resplendent in its iridescent feathers, accompanies her as a silent yet evocative presence, a witness to her divine harmony.

The connection between Saraswati and the peacock finds its roots in mythology and iconography. The bird, with its celestial beauty, represents grace, beauty, and the rhythm of life—a reflection of Saraswati’s essence. Its feathers, fanned out in vibrant hues, seem to echo the spectrum of human creativity and knowledge that the goddess inspires. Yet, the peacock’s temperament, sometimes marked by vanity, reminds onlookers of the balance Saraswati teaches: that true wisdom arises from humility.

Ancient texts and art traditions have long celebrated this duo. In some tales, the peacock is said to represent the earth’s bountiful beauty, over which Saraswati’s wisdom reigns. In others, it is a metaphor for the soul’s yearning, enchanted by the divine melody of her veena. Across centuries, painters and sculptors have interpreted this motif in myriad ways, from intricate temple carvings in South India to vibrant Pahari miniatures, each adding layers to the relationship between the goddess and her feathered companion.

Artist

Yograj Verma

Contemporary Artist

For Yograj Verma, art is an act of faith, a sacred dialogue between the seen and the unseen. Born in Ahmedabad into a home steeped in spiritual storytelling, his earliest memories are of mythological tales passed down in whispers: rich with wonder, gods, and symbolism. These stories sparked a lifelong devotion, evolving from childhood fascination to an artistic language uniquely his own.

A self-taught artist with over four decades of practice, Yograj first found expression illustrating mythological figures in bold, minimal forms. His breakthrough came in the early 1980s, painting 365 forms of Lord Ganesha for Circular Graphic Company — a project that brought him into contact with professionals from the National Institute of Design. The experience sharpened his vision, cementing his commitment to mythological art as a contemporary language of faith.

In 1986, he moved to Delhi, working with agencies like Tara Singh Agency and Edge Communication, eventually founding AAKAR Graphics as a space for creative independence and deeper artistic practice. But throughout, his canvas remained a site of quiet worship.

Yograj’s signature is unmistakable: faceless deities rendered with bold, flat tones. For him, the divine doesn’t require a fixed face. God is presence, not portrait. This intentional abstraction offers viewers a contemplative space to project their own belief, silence, or longing. His compositions don’t simply depict gods; they evoke them.

Today, his paintings stand as contemporary mythologies — where color becomes scripture and form becomes invocation. Collectors and critics alike are drawn to his work for its emotional depth, spiritual resonance, and visual clarity. A blend of modern aesthetics and ancient truth.

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