Longlisted for the 4th Oxford Art Book Prize
Delighted to share that Dasa Mahavidya: Gesture, Form, and the Divine Feminine, designed by Rajinder Arora/Ishtihaar and published by Ojas Art, has been Longlisted for the 4th Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize among the other fifteen.
Dasa Mahavidya reflects on the visual, philosophical and symbolic dimensions of the Ten Wisdom Goddesses through the lens of contemporary artistic practice. The Dasa Mahavidyas, or Ten Wisdom Goddesses, are prominent figures in Hinduism, especially within Tantric traditions, representing diverse aspects of the Divine Feminine and encompassing ultimate wisdom. They are: Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari (or Shodashi), Bhuvaneshvari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala. These goddesses are believed to be manifestations of Goddess Parvati and are invoked for spiritual growth, empowerment, and the realization of the Supreme through practices like meditation, mantra chanting, and devotional acts.
The Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize is India’s only award dedicated to recognising excellence across art publications and their contribution to the larger discourse on art and culture. At Ishtihaar we are honoured to see our work recognised among this year’s selected titles.
Best wishes to Anubhav Nath and Ojas Art, who have another art book “Ram Singh Urveti: Another Master”in the Longlist. The final winners will be announced later this year.
Ankahi. Unsaid. 
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