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From the sacred ghats at dawn to the golden glow of oil lamps on the Ganges, each piece captures the timeless mysticism, colour, and soul of this ancient city, inspired by Mina's visit to Varanasi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\"During her four years living in India, MINA made numerous visits to Varanasi. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe accompanying photographs show MINA travelling by boat on the River Ganges while documenting the historic ghats that later inspired works within the Varanasi Collection\".\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Indian Heritage Collection, these works invite you to experience Varanasi's sacred energy from wherever you are.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mina-on-the-ganges","title":"Mina on the Ganges","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deeply personal and luminous original painting by Mina, capturing a quiet, contemplative moment on the sacred Ganges at Varanasi. The artist herself sits in a wooden boat on the shimmering river, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the ghats — ancient stone steps, temple spires, and the soft glow of morning light reflected on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Varanasi as Mina experienced it — intimate, spiritual, and alive with the gentle rhythms of the river. A rare self-portrait in landscape, this painting invites you into the artist's own journey and brings the soul of the sacred Ganges into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Acrylic on Canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 61 × 61 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal, one-of-a-kind artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned by the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Indian Heritage Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Inspiration \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e \"During her four years living in India, MINA made numerous visits to Varanasi. \u003ci\u003eThe accompanying photographs show MINA travelling by boat on the River Ganges while documenting the historic ghats that later inspired works within the Varanasi Collection\".\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is an original creation by MINA (Wilhelmina Quaynor) and includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor behind the scenes inspiration, visit Mina's community on Skool — \u003cstrong\u003eInspiration by Mina\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mina's Art Space","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024401711243,"sku":"MINA-IN-001","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/5397\/5179\/files\/Mina_on_the_Ganges_2023_Acrylic_on_Canvas_Board_61_x_61_cm.jpg?v=1779551926"},{"product_id":"morning-devotion-the-ganges","title":"Morning Devotion - The Ganges","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful and moving original painting capturing one of the most sacred rituals of Varanasi — devotees immersing themselves in the holy waters of the Ganges at dawn. Mina renders this deeply spiritual scene with warmth and reverence, the figures bathed in the soft golden light of morning as they perform their ancient purification rites on the ghats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor millennia, pilgrims have travelled from across India and the world to bathe in the Ganges at Varanasi, believed to cleanse the soul and bring liberation. 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