Dada Adarkar23 August 1908 – 13 May 1994

DADA ADARKAR’S PAINTINGS

Dada started painting for leisure and fun after his retirement from J. J.

School of Art Mumbai. These are his paintings from 1981 to 1994 when

Aaji and he would visit us in USA. These paintings span over

almost 15 years. We have enjoyed these thoroughly and are honored

to have them as a legacy of his warmth and affection for all of us.

All our friends who came in contact with Dada loved and admired him

for his knowledge, sense of humor and zest for life. He would have

been 100 years old today. This presentation is dedicated

in his memory for all the family and friends to enjoy.

With lots of love,

Nilima and Avi

23 August 2008

“Ashtakamal” is an eight petal lotus flower, a symbol of purity and the eight

principles in Hindu philosophy (Karma, Dharma, Bhakti, Jyana, Dhyana, Advaita,

Atma and Moksha). It is also the emblem of divine power and a resting place for

all deities ( Chandogya Upanishad 51.227Chandogya Upanishad 51.227. ) This stained glass design was made by

Dada for the skylight in our home in Shrewsbury, MA 1982

“Ashtakamal”

This was Dada’s favourite painting 1987

Dada’s first painting in USA – our Cape Cod cottage 1981

200 year old windmill in Eastham, MA 1984

Cottages along the Bay - Eastham

Cottages along the Bay - Eastham

Cottages along the Bay – Eastham 1982

Children sailing on the Bay – Eastham 1989

Cottages along the Bay with the “Target Ship” – Eastham 1981

View from our deck 1984

View from our deck 1984

View from our deck 1982

Dada and Aaji sat by the roadsde for six hours when he did this wonderful

painting of Coast Guard Station, 1984, Eastham

A village near Nagpur, India 1985

A typical Indian village 1985

A typical Indian village 1986

“Maharaj Baug” Nagpur 1987

Dean Park, Shrewsbury, December 1989

Dean Park, Shrewsbury, October 1989

Monsoon in Mumbai 1988

Sunday breakfast at Shrewsbury, MA 1987

Pamprefets 1983

“Bhrama-Kamal” 1985

Vishnu Namdeo Adarkar – Dada23 August 1908 – 13 May 1994