Sacred Wedding of Lakshmi and Vishnu
A divine union at the centre of the composition.
Lakshmi Vishnu Vivah depicts the sacred marriage of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu, surrounded by the larger celestial world that gathers to witness the union.
The scene celebrates not only marriage, but the coming together of prosperity, preservation, harmony and cosmic order. Lakshmi represents abundance and grace, while Vishnu embodies protection and balance.
In works like this, the surrounding figures, architecture, ritual details and procession are as important as the central couple, turning the painting into a complete visual celebration of a divine wedding.
Hand-painted on cotton.