The beautiful Kalamkari painting is given a royal and detail treatment with some sparkling designs. Lord Krishna is shown playing his flute with Radha by His side. The cow in the background and the beautiful tree is also nicely painted. The Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters. As the name suggests, Kalamkari is the art of painting cotton fabrics with a kalam i.e. pen, a sharp pointed pierced bamboo that regulates flow of colour on the fabric and this form of painting is centred on Kalahasti of Andhra Pradesh.
The beautiful figures of peacocks have been nicely carved out of wood in a most artistic manner with some of the excellent carvings on them. The auspicious figures decorate Hindu temples. Their wings, sparkling eyes, legs all are treated in a most splendid manner with minute detail. The figures are given a royal treatment.
One of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The beautiful figure of the elephant god is given a royal treatment with some spectacular treatment. The palace contains some dazzling carvings on it and they add some gorgeous looks to the figure. Lord Ganesha is the God of Wisdom and the Remover of Obstacles and is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual.
The four black camels from has been painted against the background of the desert. The cushions on the camelbacks are beautifully decaorated. The method of dewaxing has given a beautiful impression in the paintings. With their faces upwards, the front leg of all the camels are painted lifted. Applying the wax resist and systematic cracking are the key to the beautiful Batik painting. The characteristic batik effect is created by cracking of wax on the lighter hues and seeping in of the darker colors though them.
The battle of Kurukshetra is being given a detail and royal treatment in the beautiful Kalamkari painting. Lord Krishna is driving the chariot for Arjuna and explaining him the nuances of a battle for dharma. A hesitant Arjuna refuses to raise arms against his kith and kin. The chariot, the warriors, the horses, the elephants all have been given a detail and minute treatment with some spectacular designs.
The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts the Lord Ganesha in eight forms. Lord Ganesha is the Lord of beginnings, guiding the practical aspects of our lives that we may best fulfill dharma. The Mudgala Purana, an ancient text on Lord Ganesha, refers to eight forms of Ganesha, prevailing over eight human weaknesses: Ekadanta is the Conquerer of Moda, arrogance. Dhumravarna (smoke colored) overcomes Abhimana, pride; Vakratunda (curved trunk) is the Vanquisher of Matsarya, jealousy; Mahodara (big belly) is Lord of Moha, infatuation; Gajanana (elephant face) conquers Lobha, greed; Lambodara (corpulent belly) overcomes Krodha, anger; Vikata (deformed) conquers Kama, lust; Vighnaraja (King of Obstacles) prevails over Mamata (egotism). So Lord Ganesha is there for even the lowest of the low, that there is hope for everyone.
One of the most-worshipped gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is the Remover of Obstacles and he is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual or ceremony. He is the symbol of good beginning and is considered one of the most benevolent gods in Hinduism. Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, the other two being Lord Brahma and Vishnu, Lord Ganesha could be easily propitiated by offering sweets. The beautiful wooden figure is given a refine and detail treatment with some spectacular carvings on it. The aura around His head is also given a beautiful treatment with some spectacular carvings and exquisite designs on it.
The light blue colour sparkles in the amazing Batik painting that depicts Bodhisattva's journey towards the attainment of Lord Buddha, one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu and the Apostle of Non-Violence and Truth. The various figures of Buddhisattva has been delicately painted and the method of waxing and then dewaxing has engendered a specific pattern of contrast, a special feature of the Batik Style of painting. The simplicity and gracefulness of the painting is attractive.
Meenakshi was the consort of Lord Shiva. The impressive effulgence of colours and the characters on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent effect in the Kalamkari paintings. The painter has made use of variegated colous to make the painting more attractive. The borderlines of the wall hanging are quite prominent. The South Indian style of painting is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters. A sharp pointed pierced bamboo regulates flow of colour on the fabric.
The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts a memorable scene from the battle of Kurukshetra. Lord Krishna, who was driving the chariot for Arjuna, was explaining to a hesitant Arjuna the nuances of a battle for dharma. Lord Krishna was explaining to Arjuna that he was not fighting against his relatives but against the evil forces and it was his duty to raise arms against the evils. Lord Krishna’s preachings constitute the gist of Geeta, the great Hindu scripture. The chariot, the horses, the flags all are given a detail and minute treatment.
The Kalamkari painting has depicted the beautiful tree with flowers as well as the birds on it in a morning setting. A rare blending of pink, white, gray and red colours has given the painting a beautiful appearance. The borders of the painting have been nicely decorated with some beautiful floral motifs. The enhancing effulgence of colours has created a resplendent impression on the fabric. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray natural characters.
The Kalamkari painting of goddess Saraswati is a beautiful depiction of the Kalamkari features. She is the goddess of knowledge and students worship her with great devotion. The beautiful depiction of variegated colours in the painting is a treat to the eyes. Kalamkari is the art of painting cotton fabrics with a kalam i.e. pen, a sharp pointed pierced bamboo that regulates flow of colour on the fabric. Kalamkari colours are made from vegetable dyes. In addition to themes from the epics, Kalamkari leitmotifs comprise different forms of the lotus flower, the car wheel, parrots, an interlacing pattern of leaves and flowers.
The Kalamkari painting of Lord Ganesha in eight different moods is a masterpiece in itself. Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered gods in Hindu mythology and here eight different forms of Ganesha, prevailing over eight human weaknesses or demons have been minutely painted. Lord Ganesha is said to be the conqueror of arrogance, pride; vanquisher of jealousy; Lord of infatuation. His elephant face conquers greed; the corpulent belly overcomes anger; the deformed one conquers lust; the King of Obstacles prevails over egotism. These eight characters are part of the human life and they show how close this god is to our life.
The serene beauty of the painting is evident in its natural treatment of the tree. Pink is one of the finest colours and the beautiful kalamkari painting has scripted a magic of pink on the cotton fabric. Kalamkari is one of the most popular forms of paintings in India and here natural colours are used and the artists use no chemicals. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray natural as well as mythological characters. The process of painting a Kalamkari work is quite tedious one. Designs to be painted are first carved out on paper and later placed on the cotton fabric. Later paper is removed and chalk powder is rubbed on the surface, which helps the pattern to come into sharper focus.
Lord Shiva is one of the Trinity gods in Hinduism, the other two being Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. Lord Shiva is responsible for the destruction of the old world and paving the way for the regeneration of the new world order. Lord Shiva is also a great ascetic and He is often shown engrossed in deep meditation. In this beautiful brass image of the meditative Shiva, the Lord is crafted out holding the Rudraksh garlnd. He is seated on the skin of a tiger. The figure shows a deep sense of aesthetic beauty and accomplishment.
A riot of colours, the beautiful Kalamkari painting reveals the beauty of the tree full of leaves. The painting is being given a royal and colourful treatment by the artists of Andhra Pradesh. The painting reveals s greater degree of gracefulness and feminine nature. The resplendent tree is indeed a masterpiece in the traditional Kalamkari style of painting. The effulgence of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent spread in the painting.
The beautiful brass figure of Maharshi Patanjali is given a detail and refine treatment.
Patañjali is known to be an incarnation of Adi S'esha who is the first ego-expansion of Vishnu, Sankarshana. Sankarshana, the manifestation of Vishnu His primeval energies and opulences, is part of the so-called catur vyuha, the fourfold manifestation of Vishnu. Thus may Patañjali be considered as the one incarnation of God defending the ego of yoga.
There is an interesting story about his birth.
There was a great Yogini called Gonika, who was praying for a worthy son to transmit her knowledge. Patanjali, as a tiny snake, fell from the heavens into her palms as her reward. So he came to be known as Patanjali. 'Pata' means to fall and 'Anjali' is hands cupped in prayer.
Yoga Sutra is also credited to Patanjali. He is always depicted as a four-armed man up to the waist, after which his body becomes a great serpentine triple coil. The triple coil of the body represents the dormant Kundalini Shakti, the primal energy of creation. Two hands in the rear, symbolizing spiritual attributes, hold up the emblems of Vishnu, the conch and the discus. His front hands are folded in Anjali mudra more commonly known as the Namaste, India's ancient and powerful spiritual greeting. The serpent hoods forming a royal umbrella over his head are normally seven in number, signifying his transcendence of the Five Elements and the achievement of Enlightenment and Liberation. The snake rises along the back of the spine as the Kundalini energy does when it is activated. When the Kundalini reaches the chakra above the head in the etheric body, full Enlightenment and Liberation is achieved.