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Muslim student Asira Saba paints Lord Vishnu mural in Gaya, highlighting Ganga‑Jamuni culture
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 01:02 PM
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During Pitrapaksh Mela preparations in Gaya, a Muslim student created a wall painting of Lord Vishnu as part of the district’s ‘Paint the City’ drive, symbolising communal harmony.
Gaya district officials, gearing up for the annual Pitrapaksh Mela, launched a ‘Paint the City’ initiative aimed at beautifying public spaces. As part of this drive, a wall in the city centre was adorned with a vivid depiction of Lord Vishnu.
The mural was painted by Asira Saba, a Muslim college student, who said the artwork was intended to reflect the Ganga‑Jamuni tehzeeb that characterises the region’s shared heritage. Local authorities praised the gesture as a concrete example of inter‑faith cooperation.
District administration officials confirmed that the painting will remain on display throughout the mela, hoping it will inspire further community‑based projects that bridge religious divides.
The initiative has drawn attention from residents and visitors alike, many of whom posted photographs on social media, noting the symbolic importance of a Hindu deity rendered by a Muslim artist in a public setting.
Officials plan to continue the ‘Paint the City’ campaign in other parts of Gaya, using art to promote unity and civic pride.
The mural was painted by Asira Saba, a Muslim college student, who said the artwork was intended to reflect the Ganga‑Jamuni tehzeeb that characterises the region’s shared heritage. Local authorities praised the gesture as a concrete example of inter‑faith cooperation.
District administration officials confirmed that the painting will remain on display throughout the mela, hoping it will inspire further community‑based projects that bridge religious divides.
The initiative has drawn attention from residents and visitors alike, many of whom posted photographs on social media, noting the symbolic importance of a Hindu deity rendered by a Muslim artist in a public setting.
Officials plan to continue the ‘Paint the City’ campaign in other parts of Gaya, using art to promote unity and civic pride.