Archive · 16 Dec 2025
EKAA THE ONE Revives Ancient Yogini Legacy
Dr. Beena Unnikrishnan started a project called EKAA THE ONE to bring back the memory of ancient Yogini temples in India.
She made 64 paintings of the Yoginis, which are powerful feminine deities.
The project includes an exhibition of her paintings, a documentary film, and a book about the temples.
The project has traveled to many cities in India and aims to show how important the Yoginis are for balance and harmony.
Dr. Unnikrishnan also helps artists and supports art therapy through the Kankali Trust.
The project is supported by the family of a late patron, Mr. Biberoy.
Dr. Beena Unnikrishnan launched EKAA THE ONE, a project dedicated to India's ancient Yogini tradition.
The project includes 64 original paintings, a documentary film, and a scholarly book about Yogini temples.
The exhibition has traveled to Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, and will continue to Kerala.
The Kankali Trust, founded by Unnikrishnan, supports artists and provides art therapy and skills workshops.
The project is supported by the family of the late patron Mr. Biberoy and aims to revive the forgotten Yogini tradition.
- Who
- Dr. Beena Unnikrishnan, artist and founder of EKAA THE ONE
- What
- A traveling art project dedicated to India's ancient Yogini tradition, featuring paintings, a documentary, and a scholarly book
- When
- The project began in 2015 and has been traveling since then
- Where
- 16 states in India, with potential international engagements
- Why
- To revive the forgotten Yogini tradition and promote balance and harmony between masculine and feminine principles
- Artist
- Dr. Beena Unnikrishnan
- Project Name
- EKAA THE ONE
- Project Scope
- 64 Yogini temples across India
- Project Components
- Paintings, documentary film, scholarly book
- Traveling Exhibition Locations
- Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Kerala
- Kankali Trust Initiatives
- Art therapy, skills workshops for transgender communities, artist support
- Patron
- Late Mr. Biberoy and his family