Surat Couple Creates Largest Scroll Painting of Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s Life: 58 Meters Long, 3 Feet Wide – Asia Book of Records
A couple from Surat has created the longest painting dedicated to the Bhagwan Swaminarayan sect. The painting, known as the “Ghanshyam Charitra Scroll Painting,” measures 58 meters in length and 3 feet in width. It has earned a place in the Asia Book of Records.
The Vekariya couple from the Pal area of Surat meticulously crafted this scroll painting after studying all the scriptures related to Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
Historical Moments Captured in Five Colors
This scroll painting, based on the life of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, vividly depicts historical moments using natural colors. The Vekariya couple created this painting focused on the childhood of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, known as Ghanshyam Maharaj.
Measuring 58 meters in length and 3 meters in width, the painting is crafted in the traditional and diverse style of Saurashtra.
This temporary art highlights Indian artistry at its finest. The Vekariya couple is the only artist duo in the country to have created such a large and detailed scroll painting on the life of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, capturing historical moments through the medium of colors. This achievement has earned them a place in the Asia Book of Records.
Complete Insight in Just 30 Minutes Through This Painting
The scroll painting created by the Vekariya couple is designed to make it easy for people to understand all the deeds of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Manoj and Vibha Vekariya took three years to complete this painting.
It intricately details every event from before Bhagwan’s birth to his form as Ghanshyam Maharaj through the use of colors. Anyone viewing this painting can gain complete information about Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s Ghanshyam form in just 30 minutes. It takes about half an hour to view the entire painting.
In-Depth Study of Scriptures for Painting
Manoj Vekariya explained that the painting depicts Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s form as Ghanshyam Maharaj. It describes his life and achievements in detail.
To create this painting, the couple thoroughly studied all scriptures related to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and then prepared the artwork. The painting illustrates all the events leading up to his birth and the significance of each moment.
Scroll Painting in Story Format
Vibha Vekariya noted that nowadays, many people are not interested in reading religious texts or books. To address this, they created a special painting called a scroll painting. Unlike typical paintings on canvas, this scroll painting is made on uncut fabric.
The Vekariya couple used only five colors for this artwork. The scroll is designed in a story format, making it easy for viewers to understand its narrative. Although Indian folk style is quite challenging, they managed to complete this painting in three years.
