Lord Krishna is one of the most revered gods in Hinduism and he is one of the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The beautiful Kalamkari painting gives a refine and detail treatment of the driving force of the universe. The Kalamkari painting is full of life and enthusiasm with some splendid designs on it. The spectacular painting has some exquisite designs on it and the beautiful pattern of colours add some sparks to the work. Centred on Kalahasti region of Andhra Pradesh, this type of painting is characterized by strong colour pattern and lines.
The Lord of fortune, Ganesha has been painted along with the goddesses of wealth (Laxmi) and of knowledge (Saraswati) in an articulate manner. The Kalamkari painting has been given a fine treatment by the painter using colours and lines in a most adequate manner. Whereas his vehicle the rat is seen beside the Lord Ganesha, Laxmi is perched on a lotus and Saraswati on her vehicle the peacock.
Kalamkari painting of Lord Sun reveals a sense of omnipresence and omnipotence. The Surya Narayan Bhagwan is called ‘Sarva Loka Pitamaham’ the father of the entire world. The painter is beautifully painting clouds and a halo like chariot structure surrounding the God. He manifests himself for the well being of his creation. He is the life-giver and time-giver. He has been painted sitting in a golden chariot drawn by seven horses reminding us about the passage of time. The seven horses signify the seven days a week and also represent the seven primary colours of the rainbow or light. The various colors when put together will once again become white light with no traces left of their original colour as they merge into each other. The Kalamkari painting yields a lively effect by reflecting motion in a very effective manner.
The ferocious image of Goddess Kali has been given a quite refine treatment in the beautiful Batik painting. Her bulging lips, eight hands with some weapons on each hand, the black paint all has given rise to a ferocious posture. She is painted trampling over the sleeping Shiva. She is wearing a garland of skulls and beheaded bodies. It is believed that by worshipping this goddess, we can get rid of the evil doers. She is very popular in regions like Bengal.
The standing image of Lord Buddha, the apostle of truth and non-violence merits a standing ovation from the art connoisseurs as the painter has treated the figure in an amazing manner. His body is being covered with a maroon cloth and he is blessing his disciples with his one hand and is holding a holy book on his another hand. The method of waxing and dewaxing has given rise to a special effect to the painting. The way the background of the painting is being treated reveals a mature sense of colour on the part of the painter.
The Batik painting on Lord Krishna is a treat to eyes. The method of dewaxing has generated some beautiful impact on the painting. Whereas Lord Krishna with His immortal flute has been painted blue, the cow is left white. Lord Krishna’s garland over the neck, the drapery are also well painted. Popular in West Bengal, Orissa and Tamil Nadu, these paintings are known for their originality, uniqueness and fineness. Batik (literally means 'wax writing') is the art of creating images on the cotton cloth using wax resist method.
A paradigm of beauty and the perfection of art form, the Batik painting of the Yogiraja Lord Shiva, reveals the basic characteristics of this form of art form. The Lord is in a meditative mood with his eyes half closed and in his one hand he is holding the trident and on his other he is holding the conch. Hi sentire body is painted darkish white and every portion of the body is well decorated.
The divine dancer Lord Shiva has been painted blue. Lord Siva is a great master of dance (Nataraja) and it is believed that all the 108 modes of dancing known to the treatises on dancing have come from him. The beauty of the painting lies in Lord Shiva’s body that has been carefully painted in indigo colour. The method of dewaxing has given the painting a special effect. The Kailash Mountain has also been painted beautifully where the method of dewaxing is applied beautifully.
The Sun God is worshipped among by the people of Mithila with deep devotion and the figure is central to their lives. The God is given a human form in the beautiful Madhubani painting and he is painted deep red. His eyes and ears are painted nicely. A number of natural motifs are painted with natural colours and powders. Madhubani style of paintings is central to Mithila in North Bihar and this is practised mainly by the women.
The beautiful Batik painting of lord Hanuman reveals some of the basic characteristics of this style of Indian painting, popular in states like Orissa, Bengal and Tamil Nadu. When Laxman was injured by an arrow during the war against Ravana, Hanuman was instructed to bring Sanjivani, the herbal tree from the Himalayas. Unable to recognize the particular plant, the son of the Air (Pavan putra) carried the entire hill. The Batik painting depicts the Lord carrying the hill with one hand. The figure has been beautifully decorated with some lot of jewelries around the figure. The method of dewaxing has created a special effects in the painting. Every part of the Lord is being treated with equal importance.
A rare sense of gracefulness, and feminine beauty has been reflected in the beautiful Batik painting on the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu, the God, who protects the world. The Goddess has been painted sitting on a full-blown lotus, with two flowers on her two hands. As usual, the method of dewaxing has created a special effect in the painting. She has been decorated with lots of jewelries and her drapery is also well designed. Her body is painted red and yellow. She is the goddess of prosperity, wealth, purity, generosity, and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. An aura of divine happiness, mental and spiritual satisfaction, and prosperity always exist around her.
The beautiful Patachitra painting depicts the Lord Krishna helping the gopis cross the river Yamuna in the beautifully decorated boat. Patachitra or the painting on cloth is a popular mode of art in Orissa. Bright and enchanting these cloth paintings or the patta form an exotic home decor product. It is a religious folk art that has crossed the national boundaries to reach the international arena. The images of the Lord Krishna and the gopis are being given a royal treatment in the painting. Watercolour and pigments are used in tussar silk. The painting is full of life and enthusiasm and the figures have been beautifully painted.
Sri Jagannath Krishna(Painted in Black), His brother Sri Balabhadra Deva(Painted in White) and His sister Sri Subhadra (Painted in Yellow)are worshipped in Puri in the famous Vishnu temple.This Picture of Lord Jagannath is painted in "Nagarjuna" Vesha(Form)
Depending on the Vedic Date,the deities adorn different Vesha. The word 'Vesha' means Form and can be referred as outfit or costume.This vesha honors Lord Parasurama, the warrior incarnation. It is used only occasionally. It happens during the month of Kartika, when there are six days of Panchaka.
Sri Jagannath Krishna(Painted in Black), His brother Sri Balabhadra Deva(Painted in White) and His sister Sri Subhadra (Painted in Yellow)are worshipped in Puri in the famous Vishnu temple.This Picture of Lord Jagannath is painted in "Padma" Vesha(Form)
Depending on the Vedic Date,the deities adorn different Vesha. The word 'Vesha' means Form and can be referred as outfit or costume.
This Padma Vesha is done on Saturdays or Wednesdays between the new moon day of Magha and Basanta Panchami. 'Padma' means 'lotus,' and the Deities' dresses are made from lotus, sola lace and paper. These dresses are traditionally supplied by the Badachhata Math.
The beautiful painting of Lord Ganesha is being created in a most spectacular manner. The Lord of wisdom is being shown in seated posture. One of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism, the Lord is painted pink and white, his tusk being painted white. The background is given a colourful treatment.
The battle of Kurukshetra between the Kauravs and Pandavs is being given a royal and detail treatment in the beautiful Patachitra painting from Orissa. The artists have created magic on tussar silk by using pigment and water colour. The chariots of Lord Krishna, and other heroes are being treated in a colourful manner. The battle was a battle between good and bad and it marks the triumph of good over the bad.
A glory of Gakul, the unconditional love of Radha to Krishna is being nicely depicted with some spectacular use of colour pattern and outlines. The Lord Krishna is riding the beautifully designed boat on the river Yamuna as Radha and other gopis are looking at the Lord with deep love and affection. They seem to have surrendered to Him totally.
Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity—the other two being Lord Brahma and Vishnu—is also called Nataraj or the Master of Dance. The beautiful light blue colour painting of the Nataraj depicts the Master in full of life and spirit. His body is heavily ornate and the method of waxing and dewaxing gives a special impact to 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 light blue colour sparkles in the amazing Batik painting that depicts Bodhisattva’s journey towards the attainment of Lord Buddha. The various figure 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.