Kamal Rana | Sanjivani Hanuman in Fire

This work by Kamal Rana (b.1957) captures the Sanjivani episode with a magical grace. Pavanputra is shown in full action mode, carrying force, speed, and devotion. The composition feels rhythmic. Every gesture, from the lifted gada to the forward flight, creates movement that pulls the eye across the surface. Even the monkeys echo this energy, adding playfulness, unity, and a sense of collective devotion. The scene becomes bhakti-may, bowing to the power and protection of Lord Hanuman.

What makes the work even more special is the method. It is created with fire, where soot, heat, and char become the medium, a rare practice that very few artists handle with such control. The outlines are formed through the japa of “Ram Ram”, turning the act of drawing into remembrance. People repeat “Ram Ram” for strength and manifestation through both good and difficult times, and that living rhythm becomes the skin of the image. Hanuman ji’s face carries calm certainty, as if he is saying that when life breaks, he will bring the Sanjivani. That is his promise of protection and timely help.