The beautiful Batik painting depicts the Lord Ganesha the lord of Wisdom, Ganesha writing the Mahabharata. When Vyasa decided to write the Great Epic Mahabharata, he needed to concentrate on the composing and so was in need of someone to write it down as he recited the verses. Then Brahma suggested that Ganesha be appointed the writer. Ganesh agreed to do so but put a condition that the recitation speed should be such that there is no break in the writing. Vyasa agreed but put forward his own condition. Ganesh must understand everything before he wrote it down. Whenever Vyasa needed time to compose the next verses he would first recite some complex verses. Ganesh would take time to figure out what they meant. This gave Vyasa the time he needed. At one point Ganesh’s quill broke while he was writing. He then broke one of his tusks and continued writing. This is the reason that Ganesh is always depicted with one tusk. The blue colour adds beauty to the painting and the method of dewaxing gives special effect to the Batik painting.
The beautiful Batik painting depicts the Lord of Destruction Shiva (also called Mahesh) in an attractive manner. One of the Trinity Gods, the two other being Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva is one of the most important gods in Hindu mythology. He is holding a Shank on his one hand, the trident on another, the rudraksh garland on another and the fourth hand is on his knee. Seated on a lotus, the imposing figure is yielding a sense of devotion and respect.
The beautiful blue color painting of Lord Ganesha, the God of Wisdom and learning has been given a refine treatment in the beautiful Batik painting. He is shown with four hands: In one hand he is holding a weapon, on other the conch, on the third the laddoos (sweets) and the symbol OM is visible on the palm of his fourth hand. One of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha’s icon figures prominently in various shops, stores and households.
The beautiful Kalamkari painting with some spectacular depiction of the natural scenario has scripted magic on cotton fabric. The beautiful birds on the huge tree have been given a refine treatment. The two birds behind the tree seem to be talking to each other in a cool manner. A sober effect is created with repeating the process of colouring in this mode of painting. The unique feature of these painting is that no two panels are similar. Vegetable and mineral pigments are used to create these paintings.
The Kalamkari painting depicts Lord Shiva performing his universal dance. As Nataraja, Lord Shiva is the supreme Lord of dance. Tandava reflects Shiva’s violent nature as a stern judge and upholder of justice and righteousness. He dances both in joy and sorrow as the god of rhythm and movement. But he performing his dance in the cleansed of ego and illusion by means of fire of knowledge, enlightenment and severe austerities. Kalamkari is a traditional Indian craft predominantly related to cotton fabric. In this craft, fabric is patterned through the medium of dye rather than loom. Ochre is one of the few colors which cotton would take on easily.
The gracefulness and feminine nature of the painting is manifest in the beautiful Kalamkari painting. Considered to be a manifest of Durga Raja Rajeswari one of the most popular deities in South India. The Kalamkari painting derives its name from kalam or pen, which is used to trace outlines patterns and images. The Kalamkari technique involves drawing outlines with burnt tamarind twigs dipped in molasses and iron fillings. The vegetables dyes of deep shades are used to create epic and religious scenes. A sober final effect is created with repeating the process of colouring. The unique thing about these painting is that no two panels are similar. Vegetable and mineral pigments are used to create these paintings
The pata painting on the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu is quite impressive. Such paintings popular in Orissa are marked by brilliant colours and sharp lines. The origin of the Patachitra paintings can be traced back to the 8th century AD and it is considered as one of the earliest forms of indigenous paintings. In this painting, ten different incarnations of the Lord Vishnu has been painted using sharp lines and variegated colours. The Vishnu normally resides in Baikuntha. Whenever there is turmoil on Earth, He descends into this material world to give His personal protection and association to His devotees, to punish the irreligious and to re-establish religion in the world. The Lord has innumerable incarnations and out of them, His most famous ten avataras are Matsya- the fish, Kurma-the tortoise, Varaha-the boar, Narasimha-the man-lion, Vamana-the dwarf brahman, Parasurama-the axe wielder, Rama-the bow wielder, Balarama-the plough wielder, Krishna- the complete Avatara and Kalki, who is yet to come. Indeed a vivid portrayal of the ten forms of Vishnu.
Lord Krishna as a child itself showed his universal power such as overpowering the Kaliya snakes. The beautiful pata painting depicts some of the glorious moments from the life of this god, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. His dance with the gopis, Vishnu’s various incarnations, crossing the river Yamuna all are given a nice depiction with the use of some beautiful colour patterns and outlines.
A rare treatment of colours and outlines in a spectacular manner has given the beautiful Patachitra painting a dazzling appearance. Four women are being beautifully painted who are bargaining for bangles with Lord Krishna. The trees and the backgrounds have also been given a nice treatment in the painting. Lord Krishna is shown here fitting the bangles on the hand of Radha, who is feeling hesitant whether to accept the bangles or not as other gopis are looking at her.
The sparkling image of boating on the river Yamuna by the Lord Krishna along with the female gopis has been beautifully executed in the traditional Patachitra framework. One beautiful lady is driving the boat that too is being nicely executed with some dazzling designs on it. Two other gopis are looking towards Krishna. The painting reveals some greater sense of gracefulness and accomplishment.
The gracefulness of the goddess, the distinct use of colours and lines, all have been painted in a most appreciable manner by the painters from Orissa. The goddess is perched on a lotus and she is holding two elephants on her two hands. Saraswati is the goddess of learning and is revered by the students all over the country. She is also a symbol of music and all the musicians worship her cutting across religious lines. Smart use of variegated colours for different objects has yielded the painting a masterly treatement.
Specification:
- Product Code :494
- Material :Water colors on handmade paper, unframed
- Size :8"H x 6"W
Description:
The marvelous miniature painting is a treat for eyes as a great devotee is grinding puja materials. A sense of obedience and devotion is manifest on his eyes. One of the most popular genres of paintings in India, miniature Paintings are examples of superb and skilled talent exhibited by the Indian artists by doing exemplary painting work on palm leaf. Considering the small size of the palm leaves, the images drawn were comparatively small in size and colored as well. The intricate and detailed work involved in developing a miniature painting is worth great appreciation and value. Such miniature paintings have a long history of glory dated back to as old as the 11th and 12th century. This genre of painting got prominence under the mighty Mughal rulers, who were great patrons of art and painting.
The saint is depicted with the veena and he is chanting holy songs. The background of the house, the scriptures, the saint all have been nicely decorated by the artist. The light yellow colour adds beauty to the painting. A sense of religious fervour is manifest in the painting. Light water colour has been used by the artist.
The five beautiful women are playing with different musical instruments and they are nicely painted in the traditional Batik form. The method of waxing and dewaxing has created a nice effect in the painting and has given a different pattern to the painting. Batik is one of the most popular forms of paintings in India and has been in practice for more than 2000 years.
Simplicity, amazing combination of designs and colour, the sensuality and beauty of the lady are the hallmark of the beautiful painting made on watercolour. The lady is being given an elegant touch and her squatting figure reveals a deep sense of aesthetic beauty and gracefulness. Her sparkling eyes, sensuous breasts, falling hair, the beautiful background of flowers all have made it a real masterpiece. Contrast of colour in the treatment of her dress has given rise to an amazingly beautiful effect in the painting and has made her a real Nayika (heroine).
Goddess Durga killing the demon Mahishasura.The Goddess is shown with ten hands astride a lion with one of Her legs on the Mahishasura.The spear in Her hand is firmly struck on the demon's chest.Ganesha and Lakshmi flank the Goddess on one side and Saraswati and Kartikeya on the other.In Bengal an eastern state of India Durga Puja is the principal festival during Navratri. Every year during the lunar month of Ashwin or Kartik (September-October), Hindus observe ten days of ceremonies, rituals,fasts and feasts in honour of the supreme mother goddess. It begins with the fast of Navratri ( nine nights ) and ends with the festivities of Dusshera or Vijayadashami.
