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Sacred Art · 1979–2026

Rozália Hummel

known as Radhika Priya

For nearly five decades, she has bridged East and West through sacred art. Initiated into one of India's most guarded temple painting traditions, recognized by heads of state. Now 80, she needs our help.

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Rozália Hummel (Radhika Priya) in India, wearing traditional orange sari by the sacred river
She began painting at 33 after a profound inner calling. Within days, she found herself painting sacred Indian imagery — as if guided by a force she could not explain.

Born Budapest, 1946 · Painting since 1979

Rozália Hummel is a Hungarian sacred painter, initiated into the centuries-old icon painting tradition of Nathdwara, Rajasthan. Her works are held in Indian temple collections, national institutions, and private collections across three continents.

Charming Krishna — Madhurāṣṭakam, paintings by Rozália Radhika Priya

Presented by the President of India, 1994

Charming Krishna — Madhurāṣṭakam

Her most celebrated publication, illustrating the sacred hymn of Śrī Vallabhāchārya in the tradition of Rajasthani miniature painting. Published in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English. Personally presented by Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, President of India, in New Delhi.

Her Story

At 33, Rozália begins painting after a deep inner calling while in southern France. Within days, she is painting sacred Indian imagery — the beginning of a lifelong artistic and spiritual path.

Her first visit to New Delhi and Varanasi opens a lifelong connection to the Hindu sacred arts, Sanskrit symbolism, and Vedic philosophy.

Exhibits at one of the oldest and most prestigious art exhibitions in the Western world.

Granted the rare privilege of studying in the atelier of master Ghan-Shyam Sharma in Nathdwara — one of very few Westerners ever admitted into this centuries-old icon painting school.

Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, President of India, personally presents her Charming Krishna book in New Delhi.

Solo exhibition Asian Myths and Dances visited by President Árpád Göncz.

Invited as Consultant Artist by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts — India's premier cultural institution.

With Swami Veda Bharati's blessing, she founds the Vedic Sacred Art program at SRSG in Rishikesh.

Lifetime retrospective at K Gallery, Budapest. At 80, she continues to create — but faces the challenge of securing dignified care.

The Art

Rajasthani miniature precision, Asian calligraphy, Byzantine icon traditions, and the geometric symbolism of chakra meditation.

Yamunāṣṭakam series

Yamunāṣṭakam

11 paintings

Rāmāyaṇa series

Rāmcharit Mānas

8 paintings

Sacred Icons

Sacred Icons

6 paintings

Yamunāṣṭakam — Sacred hymn to the Yamuna Goddess

Yamuna deity with sacred birds

Yamuna with sacred birds

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Murari on lotus

Murāri Padapańkaja

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam divine pair

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Yamunāṣṭakam

Angel of the Waters

Angel of the Waters

Rāmcharit Mānas — The Seven Sacred Images of Sri Ramayana

Rāmcharit Mānas

Rāmcharit Mānas

Ramayana scene

Rāmcharit Mānas

Ramayana

Rāmcharit Mānas

Ramayana

Rāmcharit Mānas

Ramayana

Rāmcharit Mānas

Ramayana

Rāmcharit Mānas

Ramayana

Rāmcharit Mānas

Ramayana panoramic

Rāmcharit Mānas

Sacred Icons — Babba Mária, Tündér Ilona & Eastern-Western Synthesis

Babba Mária sacred icon

Babba Mária — Sacred Mother

Sacred icon

Sacred Icon

Sacred icon

Sacred Icon

Sacred icon

Sacred Icon

Sacred miniature

Sacred Miniature

Radha-Krishna

Rādhā-Krishna

Recognition

Among the very few Western artists to earn a place inside the living sacred art lineages of Asia.

1994 · New Delhi

Presidential Presentation

Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, President of India, personally presented her Charming Krishna.

1998 · Budapest

Hungarian State Opera House

Solo exhibition visited by President Árpád Göncz.

~2000 · New Delhi

IGNCA Consultant Artist

India's foremost cultural institution. Her Gita Govinda series is in their collection.

1993 · Nathdwara

Sacred Painting Initiation

One of very few Westerners in the history of the Pushtimarg school.

1985 · Paris

Salon des Artistes Français

First European exhibition at one of the most prestigious art shows in the Western world.

Mathura

Temple Mural Restoration

Entrusted with sacred work at the Yoga-maya shrine, Sri Krishna Janmabhumi.

Teaching

In 2004, with Swami Veda Bharati's blessing, Rozália founded the Vedic Sacred Art program at SRSG in Rishikesh. Her courses integrate pranayama, chakra meditation, and Sanskrit calligraphy into the creative process.

India
Rishikesh
Italy
Florence
Switzerland
Lausanne
Switzerland
Morges
Indonesia
Ubud, Bali
Hungary
Budapest
Hungary
Gödöllő
Hungary
Debrecen

Press & Media

Times of IndiaFull-length interview on sacred art and the bridge between science and faith2005
Udaipur TimesAnubhuti exhibition at Bagore Ki Haveli2014
AHYMSINFeatured as Vedic Sacred Art teacher at SRSG2009
Bucharest RadioPortrait interview — lifelong search through art2016
BOON.huIndo-Hungarian lecture series, Zajti Ferenc memorial2019
TV EgerExhibition and workshop reports2018
KagylókürtMultiple articles on art, research, and philosophy2001–
Rozália on her 80th birthday

Support Her Legacy

For nearly five decades, Rozália has given her life to sacred art. Now 80, she needs support to secure dignified care. Every contribution helps preserve a lifetime of sacred art and ensures its creator is cared for with the dignity she deserves.

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