Sacred art, books, and instruction
Folks, the US election is here. In the past year, many people have told me I’m overreacting. Living in fear. That I have misunderstood this president or have been indoctrinated by his opposition. Some have encouraged spiritual bypassing and told me that I should focus on art or meditation or abstract esoteric ideas rather than …
Mythology is a rich source of imagery and inspiration for artists. Yet it is also a potential source of misleading information and confusion when the moral of the tale is lost, garbled, or misinterpreted. Often, the “inner” meaning of teaching-tales is carefully encoded in the entertaining plot, meant to be “unpacked” by a wise elder. …
All recordings graciously provided by Akhil Jobanputra. Balak Brahma Durga Ekadantaya Ganesha Ganga Gayatri Gopala Hanuman Kali Lakshmi Lalita Mirabai Nanak Rama Sarasvati Shiva Skanda Surya Vishnu Vishvarupa
All recordings graciously provided by Akhil Jobanputra. Annapurna Ardhanari Bagalamukhi Bhairavi Bhuvaneshvari Chamunda Chinnamasta Dhumavati Durga Kali Kamakhya Lakshmi Lalita Matangi Parvati Sarasvati Sita Tara Vach
Born and raised in Vancouver, Akhil Jobanputra started his journey in the Indian classical vocal form known as khayal at the age of three. Akhil is currently under the tutelage of Gurus (masters) Dr. Pandit Arun Dravid and Pandit Arijit Mahalanabis. He has also received guidance from Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar. Akhil’s music is shaped by …
These coloring books are offerings to the divinity in you. Lushly illustrated and arduously researched, they are introductions to making art as a spiritual practice. …
A fearless client in Canada ordered this mystic diagram of the wrathful goddess Kali. One of our most technically challenging pieces to date, this acrylic painting includes many layers of plywood, as well as black glitter, gold leaf, and hundreds of hand-shaped florets, beads, and rays. It required hundreds of hours of work.
Take a listen! Recently, a well-known podcaster and Yoga asana instructor in Europe interviewed me. We dove deep into my personal practice, making sacred art, and my experiences of the deities. I said so much more than expected, more than I would normally share publicly. That’s really a testament to the loving space created by …
Join us for a sacred art retreat in Rajasthan, India, 10 – 20 November. What is the shape of bliss? Can you actually change your mood, your mind, your subtle body or your destiny by making sacred art? Yes! …
Continue reading→ “Geometry of Bliss 10 – 20 November, 2020”
Textile Arts Immersion with Charles Ekabhumi Ellik A joint project of Mystic Art Retreats and the Raj Art Initiative A unique and spectacular two-week cultural immersion focused on the sumptuous textile arts of India. Perfect for 1st-time visitors to India. All workshops, tools, materials, transport, gourmet meals, entry fees, and 4-star accommodations are included. We …
Continue reading→ “Threads of Culture: Delhi, Panipat & Jaipur, 11 – 24 November, 2019”