Seven Sisters | 48" x 60" | Laxman Aelay | Acrylic on linen canvas

Seven Sisters
By Laxman Aelay | 48 x 60 inches
Presented by Paentio
 
Rooted in tradition yet strikingly contemporary in its visual language, "Seven Sisters" by eminent artist Laxman Aelay is a poignant homage to the divine feminine — a celebration of sisterhood, strength, and shared heritage.
 
Inspired by his Poolamma Series, this evocative composition draws from the many cultural interpretations of the “Seven Sisters” found across Indian mythology:
🔸 The Saptamatrikas, powerful mother goddesses symbolizing Shakti
🔸 The seven sacred river goddesses that nourish the land
🔸 The celestial Krittikas, stars and consorts of the Saptarishis
🔸 The seven northeastern states, bound by unity in diversity
🔸 Folktales from Chotanagpur to Tamil Nadu, echoing resilience and kinship
 
Adorned in vivid saris and set against a backdrop of floral patterns, Aelay’s women exude warmth, dignity, and quiet defiance — their collective presence evoking a timeless spiritual and cultural strength. With each face, he invites viewers to contemplate the enduring bonds of sisterhood, folklore, and the sacred feminine force that pulses through Indian tradition.