In the painting, Mayawati is shown with tresses, standing atop a lotus with two elephants near her feet.

'The painting projects Mayawati as the goddess of wealth, knowledge and peace. In the painting she (Mayawati) holds a kamandal, which symbolizes that she leads a simple life,' said the artist.

Tripathi clarified that he has no plans to join the politics.

'Many would think that I have tried to appease Mayawati by depicting her in divine forms. I want to make it clear that I have no intention to join politics. I made such paintings as I got impressed by the chief minister, who rose to power after facing hardships and several problems.'

In other paintings, Tripathi has shown the trio of Mayawati, Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshiram and Dalit icon B.R. Ambedkar.