NAMAHA: Stories From the Land of Gods and Goddesses by Abhishek Singh

Namaha – Stories from the Land of Gods and Goddesses Namaha is the first book of paintings and stories handpicked from the body of work of author artist Abhishek singh created over a span of 12 years, exploring ancient wisdom literature of India. The stories are infused with an environmental intent and taking the reader right at the center of conversations unravelling between the source and the seeker. It showcases paintings done all across the globe, from the Himalayan terrains, to cities across continents, in front of the Elephant and at the ghats of Varanasi. While some are large works, others are arts from the traveling sketchbooks. Gripping Storytelling Namaha has a diverse spectrum which consists of stories like Touching the Sun - a humanistic parable, The Little Droplet - a story for children, Anasuya - a letter by an elephant mother) Namaha - a story exploring existential ideas and many others appealing to a wide range of audience. Captivating Artwork Namaha, with its rich and captivating illustrations, transports you to another time and space. Its cover is a captivating rendition of Lord Shiva cleaning the ocean by drinking the deadly poison Halahala. The painting was created live over a period of 7 days at the ghats of Varanasi and and is an ode to the river Ganges . A Rare Collectible Namaha is a book lover’s delight. It is a hardcover that comes with 120 pages of intricate artwork and an 8 page center-fold printed on a glossy paper. It is a great collectible to add to your personal library. A Perfect Gift Of Stories Namaha, and its art and stories will make a great gift that will be truly cherished by the soul. It is a perfect gift to introduce children and adults to the wisdom of ancient wisdom literature presented with an universal appeal. Abhishek Singh : Author / Artist Abhishek Singh's work is acclaimed around the world for its unique style and storytelling, and has been exhibited in prestigious places like LACMA, Asia Society, Vermont Museum, and Burning Man. He is known for his social impact projects, where he blends stories of nature, myths, and social themes with live artworks, like Shiva in Varanasi, Vrikshdootam—Message from the Trees , Goddess Exhibition , Budapest and the Jaipur Literature Festival. Namaha was created with much care and gusto, at the heart of which was the artwork. Painted by Singh at a live exhibition in Varanasi, the painting depicting Lord Shiva drinking the halahala , is a rare piece of art that was chosen for the cover of Namaha because of its powerful visual storytelling. Many artworks featured in the book were created at this exhibition.