This painting depicts Pañcamukhī Hanumān, a powerful manifestation of Hanumān embodying vigilance and protection in all directions. The five faces, Hanumān, Narasiṃha, Garuḍa, Varāha, and Hayagrīva, represent devotion, strength, transcendence, stability, and wisdom, forming a mandalic structure of guardianship.
Rendered in a dynamic red form, the deity radiates Vīra Rasa, the heroic essence. Multiple arms bearing symbolic attributes express readiness and disciplined force. The ornate toraṇa and intricate gold detailing reflect the refined grammar of traditional Nepali Paubhā painting.
A prominent teacher and practitioner of Paubha, Ram Prakash Shrestha is known for his intricate and complex style developed through years of dedicated practice. Rooted in traditional methods, his work introduces modern attributes, often blending pencil with vivid color to create his distinctive “fusion-style” compositions.
