A Remarkable Conclave

This painting depicts an imaginary gathering of thinkers, saints and poets such as Tukaram, Guru Nanak, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Tiruvalluvar, Narsi Mehta, Eknath, Namdev, Chandidas and other important figures seated under a huge pandal. The centre of the composition shows two large metal receptacles in which fire is seen burning indicating a ritual. The crowd is represented by people of all communities, belonging to various parts of India: Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, Parsis and Bohras, Brahmins and Dalits, Jats and Pathans.