The spectacular Madhubani painting portrays the local version of a well-known story from Purana.
Once, both gods and demons fell short of the elixir or Amrita and some other precious things to reappear after the recreation of the universe. The gods sought the assistance of the demons for churning of the ocean of milk, which would bring forth these treasures. They offered them an equal share of the Amrita.
The demons agreed and helped the gods to tear up the Mount Madura to use as a churning stick. The serpent King Vasuki comes from his underwater abode to be used as a churning rope. The gods took the tail end and the demons pulled from the head. As the churning continued, Vasuki's breath grew very hot and the demons almost suffocated.
But when Vasuki started vomiting a poison that threatened to contaminate the ocean of milk and the Amrita, Shiva took it in his mouth, where it turned his throat blue. (This is why Lord Shiva is known as Neelkantha). As the churning progressed, the Mount Madura started sinking into the ocean bed. Soon, Vishnu assumed the form of his tortoise avatar Koorma and let them use his back as a pivot upon which the churning stick could turn.
The Ocean produced Lakshmi, Sura, Goddess of wine, Chandra or the Moon, Rambha the nymph, Uchchaisravas the white horse, Kaustubha a jewel, Parijata the celestial wishing tree, Surabhi the cow of plenty, Airavata a white elephant, Sankha a conch shell, Dhanus a mighty bow and Visha the poison vomited by Vasuki.
And at last the Ocean also produced the Amrit, carried by Dhanwantari. Both the gods and demons tried to seize the Amrit but the demons were first. While they were quarreling over who should drink it first, Vishnu assumed the form of Mohini, a beautiful woman. Mohini gave the demons varuni, or liquor, while the gods got the amrit.
In this spectacular Madhubani painting, the Sun is painted sparkling red. The Sun is painted at the centre and is surrounded by minor creatures. The painting shows the centrality of the sun god to the lives of the Mithila people. The painting shows the religious beliefs of the simple people of Mithila for who the sun is the ultimate source of all energy and the Sun is held in high esteem and is worshipped with devotion.
The simplicity and gracefulness of the beautiful Painting Lord Balabhadra, the brother of Krishna and a key figure in the Jagannath Rath Yatra is manifest in the sparkling Pata painting. Made of a patti paper, i.e., paper and cloth together, the painting shows the tall and standing figure of the Lord with his four hands. The figure has been given a detail and refine treatment and it contains lot of carvings on it. A mature treatment of the patterns of line is manifest.
One of the most cherished forms of paintings in India, Patachitra is centred on the State of Orissa. The master painter has come out with a classic painting of Lord Balaram, one of the key figures in the ratha yatra, in a most brilliant form. Using pigment and watercolours, he has made the superb painting in tussar silk and has given a perfect finishing touch. Indeed a collector's choice. The prominence of variegated colours, the lies have given the painting a masterly appearance.
The simple but beautiful Madhubani painting depicts a village pond from where the women folk fetch water for their household chores. Pond in a Mithila village is an important place that works as a meeting ground for the women who otherwise have to stay put home looking after their children and other household chores. The can exchange their feelings with their fellow women. This is a nice depiction of a rural setting.
The beautiful stone figure is a fitting tribute to the immortal saga of love between Lord Krishna and Radha. In this beautiful stone figure the Lord is playing His flute as Radha looks on. The true and immortal love story between Krishna and Radha has been a religious theme of significance for the devotees for ages. A deep sense of amorous feeling is manifest on their faces.
Scene from the battle field of Kurukshetra,in the forground of this picture is Lord krishna with Arjuna the archer,while in the background head of Barbareek is shown placed on a pillar.Legend is that Barbareek was the son of the great Pandava brother Bhim and Nag Kanya Ahilawati. Barbareek, from his childhood was very brave and a great warrior. He learnt the art of fighting from his mother.Lord Shiva gave Barbareek 3 infallible arrows and blessing him, said that by using these arrows he would always be victorious in the 3 worlds The battle of Mahabharata was inevitable between the Pandavas and Kauravas,Barbareek had promised his mother that he would fight the war on the side that was weaker. Sensing Barbareek’s word and power as a threat to the Pandava camp also, Krishna in the guise of a Brahman asked for the sacrifice of his head. Barbareek requested that he wanted to see the battle till its end,his wish was granted,he gave his head to Lord Krishna.The head was placed atop a hill near the battlefield from where Barbareek could watch the whole battle. Lord Krishna blessed him that he will be worshipped like Him (Lord ) in Kaliyuga,his head was buried with due ceremony in a place known as Khatu a place in North Indian state Rajastha's District Sikar,it is 63 km.from Jaipur on Jaipur-Sikar highway.On the 11th of the brighter half of the Kartik month also, Shri Shyam's birthday is celebrated with gusto and fervour in Khatu. "BOLO SHYAM PRABHU KI JAI" "LELE KE SAWAR KI JAI" "SHISH KE DANI KI JAI "
The spectacular stone figure depicts the true and immortal love story between Lord Krishna and Radha in a most attractive way. For generations, the saga of love between Lord Krishna and Radha has been drawing inspirations. In this beautiful stone figure the Lord and Radha are nicely carved out with lot of floral designs. The are wearing fine drapery and ornaments. A deep sense of amorous feeling is manifest on their faces.
The beautiful stone figure of the cowherd Krishna is nicely carved out with deep sense of generosity. The Lord is here playing flute as the cow looks on. Lord Krishna in Gokul was serving as a cowherd and some most remarkable events are associated with him as cowherd right from the saga of love with the gopis, especially Radha and killing of many demons. A deep sense of gracefulness and accomplishment is manifest here.
In this spectacular kalamkari painting, the Lord of Wisdom is painted green with a sublime finesse. He is seated on a chowki. Invoked first among all gods, Lord Ganesha is the Remover of Obstacles and the Lord of Wisdom. An ancient and exquisite art work of painted and printed fabrics, Kalamkari literally means pen work. This art form is hand painted and block printed with the use of vegetable dyes. With a glorious history of more than 3000 years, this Indian art has evolved over time and and this legacy has been handed down from generation to generation. Most of the indoor home dcor items are usually placed according to colour schemes and even themes such as animal theme, nature theme, floral theme, spirituality theme, etc. The kalamkari goes through a vigorous process of resist dyeing and hand printing. Kalamkari painting goes through a lot of treatment before and after the painting is done on the fabric. The colours change depending on the treatment of cloth and quality of the mordant. Every step in the process is painstakingly done and with perfection. Kalamkari paintings have a flourishing market in and outside of India. The kalamkari art for sale is available in leading exhibitions that showcase and promote Indian handicrafts.
The artist have captured one of the most significant moments in Ramayana, when Sita asked her husband to get the disguised golden deer, who was in fact a demon Marich. The use of vibrant colours, strong lines, and natural dyes on silk cloth are some of the basic features of the Patachitra paintings of Orissa. Mainly made on silk or on old cotton glued with paper, the artists use a mixture of chalk and tamarind seed paste to give the surface a leather like texture. The figures have been arduously painted giving each and every one equal treatment. The colourful treatment of the jungle, flower, the deer, and Lord Rama along with Sita has yielded a rare effect to the painting.
