Aghori - Acrylic On Canvas (Print Only) Size:28cm x 35cm (11'' x 14'') An octocat protecting his precious

An octocat protecting his precious treasure

"The air was filled with a strange stillness and a heavy quietness

United Kingdom - by Michael Tompsett #2757

Watercolor nature landscape art

Aghori - Acrylic On Canvas (Print Only) Size:28cm x 35cm (11'' x 14'') An octocat protecting his preciousAghori are a small cult of vamacharic ascetic Shaiva sadhus. They engage in post mortem rituals. They often dwell in charnel grounds, smear cremation ashes on their bodies, and use bones from human corpses for crafting kapalas and jewellery. Why do they do it? Its this question that inspired me personally in life and for this art work. Its their urge to attain moksha and to meet the supreme Lord Shiva and so this work showcases their belief that God