Hyderabad is set to host a unique national travelling painting exhibition titled Ekaa: The One – The 64 Yogini Trail from March 26 to 28, 2026, at Gallery 78, Silpa Hills, Khanamet, near HITEX. The exhibition features the complete collection of 64 Yogini artworks created by Dr. Beena Unnikrishnan, marking a rare and immersive artistic experience that reinterprets India’s ancient spiritual traditions through a contemporary lens. The showcase brings together all 64 Yoginis as a cohesive body of work by a single artist for the first time globally, making it a significant cultural milestone.
The exhibition explores themes rooted in the philosophy of Shakti, the primordial feminine energy, delving into concepts of feminine power, balance, consciousness, and transformation. Ekaa: The One is not a reproduction of temple imagery or an academic reconstruction, but a contemporary artistic interpretation that places the Yogini tradition within today’s cultural and social discourse. The artworks have been developed over a period of five years, reflecting an intensive artistic and research-driven engagement with the Yogini tradition.
Conceived as a non-commercial public initiative, the exhibition is open to all visitors and none of the artworks are available for sale. This approach reinforces the focus on cultural access and dialogue over commerce. The exhibition operates on the understanding that every individual embodies both feminine and masculine energies, and that the wisdom of the feminine is essential for balance, empathy, creativity, and inner strength. Each Yogini symbolises distinct aspects such as intuition, courage, healing, and renewal.
The exhibition is part of a larger national journey spanning 16 states over 81 days, covering more than 10,000 kilometres, positioning it as one of India’s most ambitious travelling art showcases. The journey began earlier this year in Kochi and has travelled across multiple cities before arriving in Hyderabad, building a pan-India cultural narrative around the Yogini tradition. The showcase draws inspiration from Yogini temples dating back to the 9th–12th centuries, known for their circular, open-air architecture that challenged traditional ideas of power and gender.
A distinctive element of Dr. Beena Unnikrishnan’s artistic process is her approach of beginning each painting with the eyes, establishing an emotional connection before completing the form. This technique gives each work a unique depth and identity. Dr. Beena Unnikrishnan brings over three decades of experience at the intersection of art, culture, and community development. She is known for her work in reviving India’s sacred feminine narratives, with her practice extending beyond art into cultural leadership, filmmaking, and social impact initiatives.
Alongside the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to engage with the documentary Y64: Whispers of the Unseen, which traces the journey of India’s Yogini temples and their cultural relevance today. The documentary screening will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM during the exhibition days. The exhibition will be open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on all three days at Gallery 78, Silpa Hills, Khanamet, Near HITEX, Hyderabad.
The exhibition presents a visual narrative of archetypes, with each Yogini representing different facets of the feminine divine. The showcase reinterprets ancient philosophies for contemporary audiences, making the Yogini tradition accessible and relevant in today’s cultural context. The complete collection of 64 Yogini artworks offers viewers a comprehensive understanding of this sacred feminine tradition that has been an integral part of India’s spiritual heritage.
