As a teen, Mazumdar was deeply impacted by Vaishnavism, which was predominant at home. This influence reflected heavily in his paintings, as Mazumdar, now an ardent follower of
Krishna, mostly painted on Vaishnavite and literary themes. With time, he became a disciple of Tagore, and learnt several techniques under his guidance. He developed an interest in
Rajput paintings and the frescoes of
Ajanta. He was also greatly influenced by the
Japanese wash technique. In his paintings, Mazumdar combined elements of Tagore's signature style of supple and delicate lines with segments from Ajanta and Rajput paintings and
Far Eastern and Japanese techniques. He incorporated fine lines, subdued hues and simple backgrounds in his paintings. His works include elongated figures, fluid postures and are rhythmic in nature. He was also inspired by
Art Nouveau. Mazumdar, in his works, also merged spirituality with sensuality, while focusing on Vaishnavite deities and religious, mythological and
Puranic themes and narratives. This reverence for spirituality earned him the title, "saint artist". Mazumdar, alongside
Nandalal Bose, worked as a teacher at the
Indian Society of Oriental Art in Kolkata for 18 years from 1912 to 1930. Later in life, he also taught at
Santiniketan and served as the Principal of the Art Department at the
University of Allahabad, located in
Prayagraj,
Uttar Pradesh, until his retirement in 1964. == Awards ==