Meera Bai as she was commonly known, was a Hindu Mystic poet of the 16^th century during the “Bhakti Movement” in India. Though she was a Rajput princess who belonged to the royal family of Merta (Marwar in Rajasthan). Since childhood, she had a special spiritual inclination and was always immersed in the worship and devotion of her Lord Krishna. She composed many poems and songs in his praise. Her aura of spiritual divinity, graciousness, royal attire, devotion, and love for Lord Krishna cannot be described in a few words.  

When she grew up, she was married to a prince from Mewar (Rajasthan) against her wishes as she was mentally betrothed to her lord. She continued worshipping her Lord in the same manner even after being married, for which she was severely misunderstood and even reprimanded. This bhakti bhava ( divine emotion ) could not be understood by the common people and they tried many a ways to get her out of her divine trance. They even offered her a bowl full of poison to test her faith in her lord. Later she left for Dwarika (Saurashtra Gujarat) the abode of Lord Krishna in search of her divine lord.

As the story goes she walks into the shrine of her Lord at “The Dwarkadhish Temple”, merging and becoming one with him never to be seen thereafter. 

The enormous power of her devotion and bhakti compelled the Lord to bless her with his divine appearance. I have tried to paint and portray the last few moments of her worldly life, where she requests the Lord to grant her mukti (salvation).

Usually Meera Bai is portrayed as draped in a saffron-colored saree with the bare minimum ornaments. I have used my artistic imagination to portray her in an outfit befitting a Royal Rajput Princess. Dressing appropriately in full regalia was always a custom and tradition of Royal families and this style continues till date.    

Location Inspired From:- The surroundings of the “Bet Dwarika Temple” at Dwarika, Saurashtra.