Rooted in the living traditions of Pushkar, Dhiraj is a miniature painter from one of Rajasthan’s most storied towns, Pushkar. His works in the classical traditions of Rajasthani miniature painting — a legacy stretching back to the 16th century, when Rajput courts commissioned artists to capture royal life in breathtaking detail using fine brushwork, natural pigments, and mediums ranging from handmade paper to silk and ivory. His work draws from this rich inheritance while remaining deeply personal, shaped by decades of practice in the lanes of Pushkar. Over the years, travellers and students from across the world have learnt to paint under his patient guidance — a testament not just to his mastery of technique but to a teaching philosophy that is unhurried, generous, and deeply rooted in craft.