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The spectacular Buddhist painting depicts the Buddhist Goddess Green Tara in a most accomplished manner with a fine colour pattern. Green gets its due in this beautiful painting. Tara in Tibetan Buddhism, is a female Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who appears as a female Buddha in Vajrayana Buddhism. Known as the mother of liberation, she represents the virtues of success in work and achievements. Tara is a tantric meditation deity whose practice is used by practitioners of the Vajrayana Buddhism. She is invoked to develop certain inner qualities and understand outer, inner and secret teachings about compassion and emptiness. In fact, Tara is the generic term for a set of Buddhas or bodhisattvas of similar aspect. These may more properly be understood as different aspects of the same quality, as bodhisattvas are often considered metaphoric for Buddhist virtues. Green Tr, represents the Buddha of enlightened activity. Tr is also known as a saviouress, as a heavenly deity who hears the cries of human beings.

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The easygoing life in a rural setting, the spirit of rejoicing of the rural folks has been treated in the painting in a colourful manner. The long human figures have been painted black and white to give an attractive appearance to the painting. The paddy fields, animals, the daily works of the people all have been painted in a quite balanced manner. Whereas some people are busy catching fishes in the river, others are cooking in the kitchens; yet some other people are drawing water for household purposes. Some are pulling the bullock carts.

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The Warli painting depicts the serene beauty of an Indian village in a most artistic manner. The long chain of human figures has been painted using natural dyes to give the painting an attractive look. Whereas some people are busy in the paddy fields, some others are working in the kitchen. Yet other people are busy chatting with each other and others are pulling the bullock carts. Village life is full of revelry and merriment and the painting has been a testimony of that gaiety.

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The beautiful painting of Lord Krishna reveals a deep sense of aesthetic beauty and accomplishment. Lord Krshna in the spectacular Batik painting is showing creating an immortal tune on flute. The figure is heavily ornate and the method of waxing and dewaxing gives rise to a special effect to the dazzling style of the painting. One of the most popular art forms in India, Batik as an art form is quite spontaneous and one can open up new vistas through this form.

The beautiful tree at the middle of the painting, signifying the pivotal role a tree plays in the economic and religious life of the rural masses, coupled with the long human chain around the tree has given some extra beauty to the impressive Kalamkari painting. The merriment and jocund nature of the people has been painted with the natural dyes in a quite splendid manner.

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The spectacular painting of goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity is given a beautiful depiction in traditional Batik style. She is shown sitting on a lotus and holding lotus on her two hands, with one hand she is blesshing her disciples and her other hand is on her knee. A deep sense of gracefulness and sensuality is manifest in the beautiful white and blue painting. The method of waxing and de-waxing gives rise to a special and attractive effect to the painting.

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The beautiful Batik painting of Lord Ganesha, one of the most revered gods in Hinduism is painted in the traditional Batik style revealing a deep sense of colour and pattern. Batik prints of West Bengal, Orissa and Tamil Nadu are known for their originality, uniqueness and fineness. Batik is the art of creating images on the cotton cloth using wax resist method. Applying the wax resist and systematic cracking are the key to a beautiful art piece. The characteristic batik effect is created by cracking of wax on the lighter hues and seeping in of the darker colors though them. This Lord of Wisdom is also called Ekadanta because he has one broken tusk. It is said that this tusk broke when an elephant had his head cut off. It is also said that his tusk was knocked out by Parasurama. One day Parasurama arrived to see Siva, and Ganesh would not let him pass. When Parasurama tried to get by Ganesh they started fighting and Parasurama broke his tusk. Parvati was about to curse Parasurama, but Brahma stopped her and promised that even though he had only one tusk, that Ganesh would still be worshipped by all men and even the demigods would worship him.

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The beautiful Batik painting of Lord Ganesha is given a refine and detail treatment. A deep sense of gracefulness and accomplishment is manifest in this sparkling painting. Lord Ganesha is also known as the Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Wisdom, as He creates obstacles on our life and removes the same as we worship the Lord. Ganesha is worshipped before undertaking any ritual or journey. Batik is one of the most popular forms of paintings in India and a Batik painter needs to have a proper understanding of patterns and colours. The method of waxing and dewaxing gives rise to a special effect here.

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The beautiful Batik painting portrays Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati along with their son Ganesha in a most refine and detail manner. Lord Shiva is shown in blue colour and Parvati is wearing a red cloth. A sense of love, affection and care is manifest in the beautiful painting that tells the story of a perfect couple. The background Kailash mountain is also shown in a most beautiful manner. The method of waxing and dewaxing has given rise to a spectacular effect to the painting.

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The beautiful painting depicts the sun god and its importance to the Warli people. The people are shown working in the fields, in the kitchen and the marks of furrows are prominently shown. The scarecrow is being nicely depicted and some women are harvesting the crops and yet another person is guarding the crops against the animals. Colours have been handsomely used in the painting.

The Warli painting apart from depicting the daily life of the commoners in a beautiful manner has also portrayed how the rural folks revel in dances. The long human chain has been depicted with some masterstrokes. Warli painting are originated in Maharashtra and depicts the simplicity of the masses with natural dyes on fabrics. The happy go lucky nature of the rural masses has been treated with colourful designs and the painting has attained the status of a masterpiece thanks to the splendid blending of colours and lines by the painters.

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Lord Krishna's childhood escapades are manifest here as the Lord, the heartthrob of the Gopis in Gokul, teases a gopi. A refine touch is given in the beautiful Batik painting using the unique method of waxing and dewaxing. The Gopi is dressed with finest clothes and Lord Krishna is pulling her vessel. Batik paintings are mostly centered on West Bengal, Orissa and Tamil Nadu in India and are known for their originality, uniqueness and finesse. Batik is the art of creating images on the cotton cloth using wax resist method.

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The beautiful Batik painting depicting a Christian Sacrarium is a nice combination of colour and patterns. The method of waxing and dewaxing gives rise to a special effect in the painting. A sacrarium is a shallow basin placed near the altar of a church, used for washing the communion vessels, often made of stone and fitted with a drain, and are in some cases used to dispose of materials used in the sacraments. They are found in Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran churches, and a similar vessel is used in Eastern Orthodox churches.

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In this beautiful Batik painting, Mushakvahana Ganpati is seated on a huge mouse and is given a refine and spectacular touch. The background is also given a spectacular treatment. One of the most popular genres of paintings, in Batik technique of painting, certain parts of the cloth are covered with a dye resistant substance like wax to stop them from absorbing the dyes and thereby they give shape to specific patterns. As these patterns are drawn on the clothes and are not weaved, the painter has more room for to express his creativity. Batik paintings are also more durable. Religious themes as well as abstract patterns are portrayed in these paintings.

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The beautiful Batik painting depicts the Lord of Wisdom in a most refine manner with a deep sense of finesse. Here the Lord is painted in a seated posture. One of the most powerful gods in Hindusim, Lord Ganesha is worshipped first among all gods and is there known as Agra Ganya. The Lord is also known as the Remover of Obstacles as he removes obstacles from our path. Batik is a very ancient art of making paintings using wax. The technique of Batik is a rigorous one as the final design must be conceived before the painting is begun. The batik painter works intimately with colour pattern; if he wants parts of his design to blue, for example, all these parts must be waxed at the same time before any subsequent dyeing. He cannot separate one part of his design and complete it before moving on to the others as an artist in oils or watercolor may; he must create his design in stages, each of which encompasses the whole picture. The selection of waxes is important to the quality of the finished batik. Paraffin and beeswax are the two waxes most commonly used in batik and are usually combined in different proportions.

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The Lord is painted here with sindoor colour and is given a fine touch. Mouse is also given prominence. Lord Ganesha is a prominent god in Hindu pantheon and the lord is worshipped first among all the gods. He is also one of the most benevolent gods in Hinduism and can be easily propitiated by offering sweets. Lord Ganesha is also known as the Lord of Wisdom and the Remover of Obstacles.

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The beautiful Batik painting depicts the South Indian god Ayappan in a majestic manner. Ayappan is a Hindu deity worshipped across the South India. Though the origin of the God is obscure, he is believed to be an incarnation of Dharma Sastra. Dharma Sastra is an offspring of Shiva and Vishnu. In this Batik painting, Ayappan is painted in a yogic posture, wearing a bell around his neck. Here He is painted blessing his disciples.

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The beautiful Batik painting of Sree Ganesha is given a refine and nice treatment. One of the most popular gods in Hindusim, Lord Ganesha is here seated cross-legged and he appears quite grave and accomplished. Colour treatment is fine and a deep sense of devotion is generated among the onlookers. In this technique of painting, certain parts of the cloth are covered with a dye resistant substance like wax to stop them from absorbing the dyes and thereby they give shape to specific patterns. As these patterns are drawn on the clothes and are not weaved, the painter or artist has more room for to express his creativity. Such paintings are also more durable. Religious themes as well as abstract patterns are portrayed in these paintings.

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