Mayadevi, mother of Śākyamuni Buddha, is shown in the Śālabhañjikā (Tribhaṅga) posture at the moment of the Buddha’s miraculous birth beneath the Śāla tree, accompanied by divine signs and celestial presence. Narrative panels below depict key episodes from the early life of Siddhartha Gautama, from prophecy to renunciation.
This painting recreates a rare 14th-century Paubhā tradition rooted in the Pāla period, preserving its devotional spirit through Bhāvanā, Bhakti, and Sādhana.
A mother and daughters trio, they work within traditional art practices, drawing from ancient and lesser-known stylizations. Through their collaboration, they reflect a shared sense of responsibility to preserve authenticity while allowing the timeless grace of traditional artworks to resonate meaningfully with contemporary viewers.
