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Santosh Kumar Sandilya

For me, painting is not just an act of creativity, it is an act of worship.

Varanasi Artist
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Varanasi Vista
Timeless Water
Threads of Faith
The Ghats of Banaras
Soul of the Ghats
Life by the Ganga
Kashi a Journey
Colors of Devotion
An Eternal Morning
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Santosh Kumar Sandilya, also known as Sandilya, is a renowned Indian artist whose evocative paintings bring the spiritual and cultural essence of Varanasi to life. By using the holy water of the Ganga in his creative process, his art becomes a sacred tribute to faith, nature, and heritage.

Qualification

Bachelor & Master of Fine Arts (Nature Landscapes)
Lalit Kala Department, Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Exhibitions

  • Solo Shows: The Oberoi Hotel, Mumbai

  • International: Gwangju International Art Fair, South Korea

  • Numerous exhibitions across India and abroad

  • Artworks held in 300+ national and 38 international collections

Nationality

Indian artist

Themes

Spirituality, River Ganga, Ghats of Varanasi, Devotion, Timeless Heritage

Santosh Kumar Sandilya, fondly known as Sandilya, is a distinguished contemporary artist from Varanasi, whose work is a profound tribute to the spiritual and cultural essence of the city. His paintings are deeply rooted in the divine landscape of the ghats and the sacred flow of the Ganga river. What sets his work apart is the rare and soulful integration of actual Ganga water into his painting process, transforming each canvas into a spiritual offering. Through his art, he captures the stillness of dawn, the rhythm of rituals, and the eternal bond between nature, faith, and heritage. Sandilya’s work resonates with meditative calm and sacred symbolism, inviting viewers to experience Varanasi not just as a place, but as a timeless emotion.