Bikaner artist writes Ramayana on tiny rice grains, stuns with incredible micro-art

A transporter from Rajasthan's Bikaner is earning widespread admiration for creating intricate micro-art by inscribing sacred Hindu scriptures on tiny rice grains. Mahesh Purohit has transformed the humble grain into a miniature canvas, writing the Hanuman Chalisa, Sankat Mochan, and Bajrang Baan, and is now working on the Ramayana, including the Balkand and Sundarkand.

Purohit, who has been practising this art for the past one and a half years, said he chose rice because it holds deep religious significance in Hindu traditions. Revered as Akshat, rice symbolises purity and longevity, making it an ideal medium for preserving sacred texts.

His painstaking work has won praise from fellow artists, who describe it as a remarkable blend of patience, precision, and devotion. They believe his unique creations inspire younger generations to reconnect with India's rich cultural heritage. Purohit now hopes to take his micro-art further by transcribing the Ramayana onto matchsticks.