Bhakti by Aaran Patel
At daybreak on the Narmada, a devotee swirls across the river’s surface while reading the Ramcharitmanas. In the epic poem, Tulsidas drew upon rich philosophical and spiritual knowledge from the Vedas, Upanishads and Puranas and made them accessible through the Awadhi language. The Bhakti Movement, which reached its zenith between the 15th and 17th centuries, provided individuals a spiritual path regardless of their birth and gender. During that period, poet-saints like Kabirdas, Bulhe Shah and Guru Nanak produced devotional literature that encompassed a variety of philosophical positions. Mysticism also contributed to syncretic exchange between Hinduism and Sufi Islam. Many of the works remain popular today.
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| Sizes |
8" x 12" : Edition of 2 |
| Medium |
Digital Print on Archival Paper |
| Framing | Unframed |
| Year | 2018 |
| Certificate of Authenticity | Included |
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| Taxes | Included |
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Aaran Patel
Aaran Patel is a documentary and fine art photographer who is based in Mumbai. His past group and solo exhibits include “Hearts on Fire” at Chemould CoLab, “Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb” at Method, and “Mumbai is Upgrading” with Jeff Nelson at G5A. Aaran photographed Teach For India’s ten year book, Grey Sunshine, has documented handloom in Maheshwar for over a decade, and more broadly been an observer of changing conceptions of built and natural spaces in India. He works full time in climate change philanthropy and policy.
Past Exhibitions
2024 : Portrait Of A Time (Group Show) | Method Kala Ghoda
2020 : Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb (Solo) | Method Bandra
