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.
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.