Shiva Drinking Poison - Nandalal Bose's iconic painting depicts Lord Shiva's selfless act of consuming the poison Halahala to protect the cosmos. With masterful strokes, Bose captures the divine serenity and profound sacrifice, showcasing Shiva's spiritual strength, resilience and transcendence over mortal concerns. In 1976, the Archaeological Survey of India, Department of Culture, Govt. of India declared his works were to be hence forth considered as 'art treasures'