The simplicity, the easy going life in a Warli village have been nicely painted in the Warli painting. Some people are carrying the vegetables to the market in a cart, the women are busy in the household chores, two persons are carrying fish to their house, some other are working in the fields. Whereas the numerous figures and the trees have been painted white the background is painted gray.
The simple depiction of the lives of the Warlis is the hallmark of the painting. Some people are carrying foodstuff from the crop fields in the carts, some others are working in the kitchen, some others are busy in entertainment. Some ladies are fetching water back home. The trees, the animals, the small houses all have been beautifully painted. The borders of the painting have been painted black.
Simple yet busy life of the Warli people gets its due in this spectacular painting. Life is quite ordinary for a Warli people. The menfolks go for harvesting whereas the women work at home and fetch water. Simplicity is the hallmark of this kind of painting. The basic tenet of Warli paintings is the use of geometric designs such as triangles, circles, squares, dots and crooked lines are used to depict human figures, animal figures, houses, crops etc. Warli art is known for its monochromatic depictions reflecting the folk life of socio-religious customs, imaginations and beliefs. Predominately white color is used on a red earthen background.
Here Lord Hanuman is Presenting His Five Headed form,the five heads representing (from left),Varaha,Garuda,Hanuman,Narasinga and Hayagreeva.In all cases of Hanuman depictions, regardless of attitude emphasized, the color assigned to his body in dhyana-slokas (meditational stanzas) is golden, while his face is to be recalled as red.
The painting seems to be very calm one but the power of Mahakali over Kali, how mahakali overpowered Kali has been painted in a most effective manner. Mahakali is the incarnation of all power and she could only subdue Kali. Effective use of colour on silk is a specialty of the pata painting. It has shown the gracefulness of the gods.
The saga of immortal love between Krishna and Radha is being given a fine treatment in the superlative painting. Their sparkling eyes, the amorous feelings in their eyes, the background, the moonlit surroundings all have been given a refine and royal treatment in the beautiful painting. The borders of the painting have some beautiful works done on the painting.
Her careful steps with a sense of shy in her eyes, the young and beautiful lady is stepping in the garden. The gracefulness and her sensuality are evident in the beautiful miniature painting. The boundaries of the painting have been nicely decorated and the painting is a rich depiction of colours and the lady is painted with some rich jewellery.
The beautiful image of Lord Shiva in his Nataraj form is given a vivid depiction in the Patachitra painting. Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity, the other two being Lord Vishnu and Brahma, is believed to be the master of all mudras of dance and the dancing posture of Nataraj symbolises the rhythmic motion of life. The painting is full of life and enthusiasm. His four hands are in a dancing posture as Parvati is looking at Him.
The spectacular image of the goddess Saraswati is being given a detail and royal treatment with some beautiful application of colours and patterns. The Goddess of Learning is shown seated on the beautifully designed lotus and she is playing the Veena. The swan, supposed to be her vehicle, is swimming in the pond. Worshipped by the students as well as the musicians alike, the painting reveals s greater degree of gracefulness and feminine nature. The background of the painting is beautifully designed.
The beautiful image of Hanuman is given a royal and detail treatment in the Patachitra painting. The many headed Hanuman is shown trampling over the demons in Lanka, where he went in search of Sita Devi. The figure shows a fine treatment of pattern and colours. Derived from the Sanskrit words patta (a piece of cloth), chitra (painting or picture), Patachitra is a folk art form drawn on a piece of silk, cotton or any other fabric, portraying traditional motifs and imageries of religion and society.
The beautiful Patachitra painting of Lord Hayagriva or Lord Matsya with Lakshmi is given a refine and detail treatment. Lord Hayagriva is an incarnation of the Lord Vishnu, who in His Matsya incarnation protected the Vedas.
Long ago, when life first appeared on Earth, a terrible demon terrorized the people on Earth, who prevented sages and saints from performing their rituals. He even stole the Holy Vedas, taking refuge in a conch shell in the depths of the ocean. Brahma, one of the Trinity gods and the creator of the world, approached Vishnu for help and the latter immediately assumed the form of a fish and plunged into the ocean. He killed the demon by ripping open his stomach and retrieved the Vedas. Four forms emerged from the demon's stomach representing the four Vedas: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda, and Yajur Veda.
The beautiful painting depicts the four-handed Hayagriva looking at His consort Lakshmi, who is sitting on His lap.
Goddess Lakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu,She was born in the sea of milk,according to the scriptures She is described as a beautiful and attractive Goddess with a heavenly looks,she holdls lotus flowers in both upper hands,sitting on a fully blossomed lotus,wearing beautiful ornaments she is worshipped by sages and devas as well as common people,at the time of Her appearence elephants on either side of Her sprinkled sacred holy Ganga (Ganges) water on the goddess and bathed her. Because the Gaja's (elephants) sprinkled holy water on her, she acquired the name of Gaja lakshmi.
The sparkling image of Balaji of Venkateswara is given a nice portrayal in the Kalamkari painting. Balaji is one of the most popular deities in South India and the painting gives him a royal treatment. Developed in the temple region of Andhra Pradesh, Kalamkari is a traditional painting style with strong line drawings. Paintings are made on cotton fabrics with a kalam i.e. pen, a sharp pointed pierced bamboo that regulates flow of colour on the fabric. Vegetable dyes are used on cloth to color the drawings. Kalamkari Painting mostly consists Hindu mythological themes from epics like Ramayana.
Lord Rama along with wife Sita-brothers Lakshmana,Bharat,Shatrugana-Monkey God Hanuman,Sugreeva-Garuda-Guru Vashishtha and other devotees.