Printed under the close supervision of artist Thota Vaikuntam, ‘Pandit -1’ features his iconic depiction of a Pandit in rural Telangana. According to the artist, “the pandits used to guide people how to lead a fulfilling life, achieve success, nurture personal growth and offered valuable advice on managing a household and becoming a more virtuous individual”. The artwork highlights distinctive traits, such as a turmeric smeared forehead adorned with a vermilion mark and a traditionally dotted shawl.
