Khumbh Mela – High Quality Print of Artwork by Pieter Weltevrede

There are four cities in India were Kumbha Mela is organized – Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik, Ujjain. The festival happens on the banks of river Ganga in Haridwar and Allahabad, river Godavari in Nashik, and river Shipra in Ujjain. Kumbh Mela is related to the legen of Samudra Manthan or the churning of ocean of milk (Kshir Sagar). When Devas (demi gods) and Asuras (demons) churned the ocean of milk and the elixir of life, Amrit, emerged, Garuda – the celestial eagle and animal mount of Hindu God Vishnu, flew away with the pot of Amrit to keep it away from the Asuras. It is believed that he spilled the amrit at these four places. At any place, Kumbha mela is held once in 12 years. It is believed that bathing in these holy rivers during Kumbha Mela cleanses a person of all sins. Thousands of devotees are shown here bathing in the river.

The Artwork is printed on Felix Schoeller coated matte paper imported from Germany, which is a type of paper specifically designed to have a smooth, non-reflective surface. The printing process utilized Epson Ultrachrome HDX inks, known for their high-quality and durability, if framed and displayed under specific conditions like room temperature will last for few decades . These inks are renowned for their vibrant color reproduction and excellent fade resistance, ensuring that the printed artwork maintains its visual appeal for a long period of time.