{"id":5247,"date":"2026-04-10T12:23:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebombaydurpun.com\/?p=5247"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:23:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:23:04","slug":"astagurus-showkeen-exhibition-to-spotlight-raja-ravi-varmas-yashoda-and-krishna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebombaydurpun.com\/?p=5247","title":{"rendered":"AstaGuru\u2019s ShowKeen Exhibition to Spotlight Raja Ravi Varma\u2019s \u201cYashoda and Krishna\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AstaGuru Auction House is going to show a special painting by Raja Ravi Varma called &#8220;Yashoda and Krishna&#8221; as part of its upcoming ShowKeen exhibition. This exhibition will likely attract people who collect art those who really like art and people who are interested in culture because the painting is very important and the artist is famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> About the Painting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Yashoda and Krishna&#8221; is one of Raja Ravi Varmas famous paintings. It shows a moment between a mother and her child from Hindu stories. The painting has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A lot of love between Yashoda and little Krishna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many details that are inspired by traditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mix of style with Indian themes, which is what Raja Ravi Varma is known for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The way the painting makes you feel and the story it tells have made it one of the most well-known pictures of Krishna in Indian art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> About the ShowKeen Exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AstaGurus ShowKeen exhibition is a show of rare and important paintings, where collectors can see and buy very high-quality art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exhibition focuses on old Indian art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has works by artists and new artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is for people who have been collecting art for a time and for those who are just starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a painting by Raja Ravi Varma in the exhibition makes it more special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Raja Ravi Varmas Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raja Ravi Varma is thought to be one of the greatest painters in India. He did great things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Painting stories in a very realistic way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making art popular by selling prints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspiring Indian artists and shaping the way people see art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His paintings, especially those of gods and goddesses are still very important and valuable today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Why People Want These Paintings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raja Ravi Varmas paintings are very popular in auctions and exhibitions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are considered to be very valuable in art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They often sell for a lot of money because they are rare and many people want them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are liked by collectors in India and around the world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Showing &#8220;Yashoda and Krishna&#8221; will likely get a lot of attention and could sell for a lot of money if it is for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exhibition is not about selling art it is also a big cultural event. It brings Indian art to people today. It shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How Indian art is getting more popular around the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why it is important to save and show masterpieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of auction houses like AstaGuru in shaping the art market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AstaGurus ShowKeen exhibition will have Raja Ravi Varmas painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Yashoda and Krishna&#8221; shows the love between a mother and her child and is from Hindu stories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The painting will likely attract collectors and people who like art<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It reminds us how important Raja Ravi Varma is, in Indian art<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AstaGuru Auction House is going to show a special painting by Raja Ravi Varma called &#8220;Yashoda and Krishna&#8221; as part of its upcoming ShowKeen exhibition. 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