Mahaveer Swami
Bikaner Miniature Artist Botanical Storyteller Guardian of Sacred Themes
He uses "pardaash" (black ink for 3D) and Sone ki syahi (golden effect), characteristic of Bikaner-style painting.
40 years
Bikaner, Rajasthan
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About the Artist
Mahaveer Swami, born in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India, in 1959, is a highly accomplished artist. He began his artistic journey with home training before pursuing a Diploma in Painting & Sculpture at the Rajasthan School of Art in Jaipur. Mahaveer Swami's artistic themes frequently encompass asceticism, the everyday experiences of Indian women, and Hindu mythology, all influenced by Mughal and Rajasthani miniature traditions. With a strong interest in botany, he has produced remarkable miniature paintings with botanical themes. He has also collaborated with several prominent botanical societies, including the American, Korean, and Indian Botanical Societies.
His art has gained international recognition through exhibitions at prestigious galleries in various Indian cities and abroad. He honed his skills in traditional painting under the tutelage of his mentor, the late Shri Vedpal Sharma "Bannu." Swami's work has been extensively exhibited, with over 60 galleries in India, including major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, showcasing his art. Internationally, his reach extends to Paris, Brussels, Jerusalem, Washington DC, New York, Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Spain and Australia. Beyond exhibitions, Mahaveer Swami is dedicated to sharing his expertise. He has conducted workshops and training programs across India and globally, in locations such as Paris, Cairo, Jerusalem, Dubai, Bhutan, Algeria, Taiwan, Belgium, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Pittsburgh and Washington, DC.
His artistic prowess has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Master Craftsman Award (National Award). His art is held in the collections of over 17 museums and galleries worldwide, including institutions in Jerusalem, Berlin, Pittsburgh, New York, Paris, Belgium and Algeria.
Mahaveer Swami's contributions to the art world are also documented in various books, magazines, and online blogs. His artwork is part of the permanent collections at esteemed institutions such as the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, the Museum Of Sacred Art in Durbuy, Belgium, the Cultural International Festival of Miniature & Illumination in Tlemcen, Algeria and the One Asia Project in Auroville, Pondicherry. His career exemplifies dedication and mastery, creating art that resonates across borders and cultures.
Mediums
Paper and canvas
Pigments
100% natural colours or Acrylics
Awards & Recognition
Sanskriti Award
1992
Artist Creations
Explore original artworks and creations by Mahaveer Swami
Paintings
Garden of Serenity
Garden of Serenity captures the delicate rhythm of Mughal artistry through a bou...
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Whispers of Bloom
Whispers of Bloom unfolds as a garden of delicate symmetry and colour harmony. A...
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Harmony in Bloom
Harmony in Bloom celebrates the refined lyricism of Mughal botanical painting. R...
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Freesia III
Whispering Ivory embodies stillness and simplicity through the quiet bloom of a ...
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Freesia IV
Silent Bloom captures the ethereal grace of a freesia stem rendered in delicate ...
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Celestial Harmony
Celestial Harmony captures a timeless dialogue between the sun and the moon, sym...
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Offering to the Eternal Light
Offering to the Eternal Light is a delicate meditation on devotion and harmony b...
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A Blooming Portrait
A Blooming Portrait reimagines regal grace through a symphony of flora and form....
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A Lotus of the Heart
A Lotus of the Heart unfolds as a lyrical expression of purity and inner grace. ...
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Moonlit Bloom
Moonlit Bloom captures the tranquil essence of a single white blossom, its petal...
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Soft Dawn
Soft Dawn reveals the quiet poetry of nature through a gentle study of freesia b...
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Moonlit Courtyard Gathering
Moonlit Courtyard Gathering by Mahaveer Swami captures an intimate evening scene...
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Twilight Serenade
Twilight Serenade by Mahaveer Swami captures a serene courtyard moment where a r...
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Whispers by the Courtyard
Whispers by the Courtyard by Mahaveer Swami captures a tender royal moment set u...
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Whispers of the Inner Court
Whispers of the Inner Court by Mahaveer Swami captures a quiet moment inside the...
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Whispers to a Waiting Horse
Whispers to a Waiting Horse by Mahaveer Swami is a gentle scene shaped with quie...
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Morning Offering to the Sacred Leaf
Morning Offering to the Sacred Leaf by Mahaveer Swami captures a quiet ritual mo...
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Whispers Beneath the Canopy
Whispers Beneath the Canopy draws you into an intimate royal moment framed by el...
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Threads of Morning Light
Threads of Morning Light captures a gentle everyday ritual with a softness that ...
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Brush of Devotion
Brush of Devotion brings you close to a quiet, reflective moment where an artist...
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Guardian of the Golden Canopy
Guardian of the Golden Canopy captures a Malabar Grey Hornbill resting on a gent...
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Whisper of the Ivory Wing
Whisper of the Ivory Wing presents the White Bellied Treepie in a moment of perf...
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Whispers in the Clover
Whispers in the Clover captures a quiet moment between two rabbits resting benea...
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Shadow in Motion
Shadow in Motion focuses on a lone cat captured mid stride with a quiet, almost ...
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Clash of the Colossi
Clash of the Colossi captures a dramatic moment where two elephants rise in conf...
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Rage of the Arena
Rage of the Arena captures a raw moment of force as two bulls collide head-on, t...
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Whispers of the Lotus Pond
Whispers of the Lotus Pond brings a quiet, breath-soft stillness to life as deli...
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Gentle Branch Gathering
Gentle Branch Gathering captures a quiet woodland moment with a soft, almost sto...
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Quiet Steps of the Young Stag
Quiet Steps of the Young Stag captures a gentle creature paused mid-stride, its ...
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Grace in Twin Steps
Grace in Twin Steps shows two deer standing close, their forms outlined with Mah...
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Whisper of the Night Branch
A quiet presence settles over the scene as a Bengal eagle owl rests upon a slend...
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Guardian Beneath the Ornate Shade
A lone figure stands with quiet dignity, holding an intricately patterned paraso...
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Royal couple 2
Moonlit Embrace by Mahaveer Swami captures a rare moment of tenderness between a...
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Women Grinding Wheat Flour
Golden Hearth by Mahaveer Swami captures a gentle domestic moment shared between...
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Women Preparing Roti (Indian Bread)
Embers of Home by Mahaveer Swami offers a warm and intimate look at two women pr...
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Still Presence of the Highland Wild Goat
Still Presence of the Highland Wild Goat captures the balanced posture of a moun...
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Quiet Strength of the Shadow Wild Cat
Quiet Strength of the Shadow Wild Cat offers a focused portrait shaped with deep...
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Soft Gaze of the Quiet Wild Cat
Soft Gaze of the Quiet Wild Cat captures a calm and attentive moment shaped with...
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Gentle Watch of the Pale Wild Cat
Gentle Watch of the Pale Wild Cat presents a soft and attentive portrait shaped ...
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Calm Watch of the Wild Cat
Calm Watch of the Wild Cat captures a poised and observant feline painted with c...
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Elegance of the White Bridled Horse
Elegance of the White Bridled Horse portrays a poised and noble horse captured w...
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Strength of the Golden-Adorned Ram
Strength of the Golden-Adorned Ram presents a bold and dignified study of a ram ...
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Quiet Pause of the White Rabbit
Quiet Pause of the White Rabbit captures a tender moment in nature shaped by sof...
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Stillness of the Thoughtful Monkey
Stillness of the Thoughtful Monkey presents a quiet portrait marked by gentle fo...
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Profile of the Quiet Monkey
Profile of the Quiet Monkey captures a calm and observant presence. Mahaveer Swa...
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Procession of the Calm Elephant
Procession of the Calm Elephant captures a serene moment of companionship betwee...
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Gaze of the Regal Lion
Gaze of the Regal Lion captures the focused intensity of a lion at rest, painted...
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Grace of the Divine Kaba Pair
Grace of the Divine Kaba Pair presents a serene moment where two sacred rats mov...
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Profile of the Grey Steed
Profile of the Grey Steed presents a graceful portrait of a horse captured in a ...
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Gentle Bond of the Elephant Pair
Gentle Bond of the Elephant Pair captures a tender moment between an adult eleph...
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Step of the Twin Deer
Step of the Twin Deer captures a quiet moment where two deer move side by side w...
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Stalk in the Quiet Hills
Stalk in the Quiet Hills shows a moment where stillness and alertness meet in pe...
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Tangle of the Restless Camels
Tangle of the Restless Camels captures an intricate moment where two camels lean...
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Clash of the Twin Bulls
Clash of the Twin Bulls captures a moment of raw strength held in perfect balanc...
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Flight of the Unruly Bull
Flight of the Unruly Bull is a burst of motion captured in a single, playful mom...
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Graceful Step of the Blackbuck
Graceful Step of the Blackbuck feels like a moment of quiet poise, captured at t...
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Quiet Roam of the Forest Bear
Quiet Roam of the Forest Bear feels like a slow breath in the wilderness that ho...
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Watchful Climb of the Forest Bear
Watchful Climb of the Forest Bear captures a striking moment of alert curiosity....
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Quiet Turn of the Young Stag
Quiet Turn of the Young Stag is a delicate wildlife miniature that captures a yo...
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Gentle Step of the Young Stag
Gentle Step of the Young Stag captures a quiet moment in nature with striking cl...
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Quiet Stance Under Open Skies
Quiet Stance Under Open Skies feels like a pause in nature… the kind that makes ...
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Indian Folk Toy
Single Hanging Bird is such a vibe… it’s literally one tiny bird on a string, bu...
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Tilonia (Folk Decorative)
Hanging Birds & Bells feels like someone took a quiet afternoon breeze and turne...
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Aloevera
Aloe Leaf Study is as straightforward as it gets… but that’s exactly why it work...
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Orchid (Paphiopedilum Venustum Pfitzer)
Whispering Orchid is a study in quiet elegance. Mahaveer Swami captures the bloo...
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Narasimha and prahalad
Blessing in Still Waters shows a divine moment frozen with quiet intensity. Maha...
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Rani
Grace in Gold brings a soft, luminous presence to the frame. Mahaveer Swami pain...
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Raja
Regal in White captures a poised royal figure with a quiet kind of authority. Ma...
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Flower Seller
Garland Maker is a warm little scene that feels honest and close to everyday lif...
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Betel Seller
Betel Leaf Sorter captures a slice of daily life that feels warm, grounded and q...
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Nayika
Golden Stage Dancer feels bold, theatrical and full of personality. Mahaveer Swa...
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Nayika
Whisper of the Green Veil captures a quiet moment loaded with attitude. Mahaveer...
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Shirisha (Albizia Lebbeck)
Soft Bloom and Seed Echoes feels like a whisper on paper. Mahaveer Swami keeps t...
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Chili Pepper (Capsicum Frutescens)
Ember Quiet takes something as familiar as a red chilli and turns it into a mome...
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Whispers of the Anklets
Whispers of the Anklets captures a quiet moment of grace as a young court dancer...
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Moonlit Serenity captures Lord Shiva
Moonlit Serenity captures Lord Shiva in a gentle, contemplative moment. Mahaveer...
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Circle of Grace
Circle of Grace presents young Balram in a lively, balanced stance, holding a lo...
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Whispers of Kabir
Whispers of Kabir captures the poet–saint in a moment of deep clarity. Mahaveer ...
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Still Waters of Enlightenment
Still Waters of Enlightenment shows the Buddha seated on a blooming lotus, paint...
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Whisper of the Meadow
Whisper of the Meadow captures Radha and Krishna in a quiet moment of closeness ...
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