The beautiful figure of the Nandi, vehicle of the Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity, the other two being Lord Brahma and Vishnu, is given a detail and intricate treatment. The seated image of the Nandi contains some beautiful carvings. Nandi is considered auspicious bull in Hinduism and is worshipped along with Lord Shiva and Shiv Linga.
The beautiful soft stone figure of Patañjali is given a spectacular and detail treatment. Patanjali is the compiler of the Yoga Sutras, a major ork containing aphorisms on the philosophical aspects of mind and consciousness, and also the author of a major commentary on Panini's Ashtadhyayi. He is known to be an incarnation of Ādi S'esha who is the first ego-expansion of Vishnu, the manifestation of Vishnu. His primeval energies and opulences, is part of the so-called catur vyūha, the fourfold manifestation of Vishnu. Thus may Patañjali be considered as the one incarnation of God defending the ego of yoga. In recent decades the Yoga Sutra has become quite popular worldwide for the precepts regarding practice of Raja Yoga and its philosophical basis. "Yoga" in traditional Hinduism involves inner contemplation, a rigorous system of meditation practice, ethics, metaphysics, and devotion to the one common soul, God, or Brahman. He was a great Natya dancer and is revered by the exponents of classical Indian dance as their patron saint.
The Bastar treibal prince has been sculpted out of brass by the artists using the traditional dhokra technique. Crafted in the lost wax method, the prince is shown mounting on a horse. Both the prince and the horse are decorated well with some nice carvings on them. The image reflects some of the refine characteristics of the tribal art. Dhokra is an ancient form of sculpture practiced by the tribal population of Northern and Central India. They are using this method till date to preserve their cultural traits and heritage.
A beautiful madhubani line drawing painting by woman artist Yachna Jha depicting Lord Buddha in a calm state .Lord Buddha attained the jivanmukta state ,a liberated soul is called a jivanmukta . According to the great Indian yogi 'Swami Sivanada' - " A Jivanmukta is a liberated sage,a Jivanmukta is released even while living. He lives in the world, but he is not of the world. He always revels in the eternal bliss of the Supreme Self. He is Ishvara (God) Himself. He is a God on earth. The Jivanmukta or full-blown Jnani (a person with full wisdom) is full of pure love, compassion, mercy, exquisite gentleness, and hidden power and strength. Love and lustre shine through his brilliant eyes. The Jivanmukta has not a bit of selfish interest in him and is absolutely free from worries, difficulties, troubles, tribulations, sorrows, and anxieties under all circumstances. Even when pains and the rest attaching themselves to his body exhibit themselves on his face, his mind never writhes under them and their antithesis. He is not a slave of his moods; he is ever cheerful and peaceful. His higher excellences have been perfectly unfolded; all divine attributes are fully awakened in him. Every one of his weaknesses and limitations is burnt in toto. He shines in his own pristine glory, in his own essential nature of divine consciousness. He radiates peace and joy everywhere. The true greatness of a realised Yogi is indescribable. His eyes are serene and steady, his actions perfect and holy, his speech sweet and short, inspiring and impressive. His gait is magnanimous, his touch purifying; his looks are merciful, gestures illuminating. He is omniscient; he has intuitive transcendental knowledge and clear insight into the very heart of all things and beings. You will experience a deep sense of peace and harmony, great elevation and inspiration, in his presence. He is the ocean of mercy and love and peace, a Buddha or Jesus. "
A rare blending of colours and line formations has made the Patachitra painting from Orissa a treat for the eyes. Beautiful pictorial conceptions, idiosyncratic conventions, extra-ordinary system of line formations and vibrant colours make the Patachitra painting unique one. Originating out of the religious cult of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Orissa (India), Patachitra has gone on to win the hearts of millions across the world. The goddess Durga, the demon Mahishasur, the ox all is painted with variegated colours. A sense of satisfaction and gracefulness is evident in her face.
The painting has depicted the rural scenario in an artistic manner and the big tree has given an imposing look to the beautiful painting. Whereas some ladies are busy in the kitchen, some others are busy in their daily works. Some other people are pulling the bullock carts and yet some other are frying the fish in the open. The painting is full of spirit and the celebration time in a rural setting has been given a masterly treatment.
The fierce images of the Kali are treated in a detail and refine manner with the Goddess sucking the blood of the demons. The demons are moving from here to there to escape from the clutches of Kali. Patachitra style of painting is popular in Orissa and the style developed as a temple form of painting. This style is characterized by unique set patterns, lines, colours, poses and postures. Despite some limitations, the style shows unique formal simplification and superb colour orchestration. Traditional hues are blood red, red ochre, black, yellow, white and indigo blue. The palette contains pure pigments and vegetable dyes. For black, lamp-soot is used.
The brass Urn reflects the beliefs and practices of the tribal people.The human figures on the pot reflect the joy life . Made by using the lost wax method, the figure makes use of extensive geometric motifs. The decoration on the object has been done in a most fascinating manner. With the tribal people living a nomadic life, the craft represents the most enduring aspect of their life. Indeed a finest piece for tribal art lovers.
An epitome of tremendous force and energy, the female goddess Mahakali is being depicted dancing over the sleeping Shiva. The Goddess is wearing the garlands of human skulls and her figures show an element of awe and ferocity. The sleeping Shiva symbolizes ignorance as surrounds our life. Her body is painted blue and every part of the body is being given a detail and refine treatment. She represents the darker side of human beings and worshipping her protects us from the evil forces. The painting has some spectacular floral designs on it.
The fiery image of the Goddess Kali is being given a spectacular treatment on pigment and water colour in the traditional Pata pattern. Beautiful application of colour and patterns has added some sparkling impact in the painting on tussar silk. The Goddess is painted stepping over the sleeping Shiva, that symbolizes ignorance. She is wearing the garlands of human skulls. Believed to be a form of Parvati, Kali is the identified with the killing of the darker side of human beings. Worshipping her helps us get rid of the evil forces in life. The frame of the painting is being nicely decorated with some dazzling designs.
The polished image of the tortoise as the incense holder has been beautifully crafted in the age-old dhokra technique. This technique of brass craft is being practiced by the tribals of North India for making brass statues. Crafted in a lost wax method, the technique is characterized by gracefulness and smoothness.
The beautiful Patachitra painting of the Mother Goddess Kali is given a refine and spectacular treatment. On her two hands, the goddess is carrying different weapons and she is also carrying a beheaded figure seeping blood from it. The Goddess is depicted trampling over sleeping Shiva. The borders of the painting are nicely painted with natural colours and the background is quite attractive. Goddess Kali is a popular goddess especially in Bengal and it is believed that worshipping her helps us get rid of the evil forces. She represents the ferocious nature. However, the goddess can be easily propitiated offering sacrifices.
The figure of tribal head has been nicely crafted in the dhokra technique by the sculptor. His headgear is being beautifully decorated and his face is also treated with equal importance. Sculpted in the traditional lost wax method, the figure reflects a sense of regalia. Meaning "oldest," dhokra is a crafting technique dating as far back as 2000 B.C and is largely associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surroundings, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Myriad images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their millenary culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
The beautiful Warli painting with the spiral human chain has depicted the rural scenario in a most artistic manner. The beautiful trees atop the painting have made the painting quite attractive. A fine blending of colours and beautiful lines have provided some extra sparks to the beautiful Warli piece of art. The kitchen, the bullock carts, the playful animals all have been treated in an artistic manner.
The scenic beauty of an Indian village has been vividly portrayed here. Busy life of the rural folks, the women going to workplace, the menfolks are busy with their works all have been accommodated in the painting. Even animals have been given equal importance in the beautiful Warli painting. An Indian village in remote area is with out any motor vehicle and the painting is a fitting example of the bare truth. ‘Pen work’ as literally translated, Warli paintings are popular in parts of Maharashtra in mumbai and has a tradition of age-old century. In fact the hustle bustle of a village life is portrayed in a most attractive manner. The bullock carts, the birds atop the trees all have made the scenic beauty of a village life worth watching.
The ferocious image of the goddess Kali has been beautifully painted by the artists reflecting some of the basic characteristics of the Batik painting. She is wearing a garland of the human skulls on her neck and on her waist that of human hands. Identified with the spirit of destruction the lady god is holding the beheaded body of a human being on her one hand. The elongated lip shows a sense of fear.
This painting is showing marriage celebration in village the most revered event, wherein the bride in her finery is joined in matrimony to her husband and the couple together embarks on their new journey for life. Warli is the name of the largest tribe to be found on the northern outskirts of Bombay, in Western India.Warli art was first discovered in the early seventies. The roots of Warli art can be traced to as early as the 10th century. Warli is the vivid expression of daily and social events of the Warli tribe of Maharashtra, used by them to adorn the walls of their huts.
The refinement of this form of art, the exuberance of colours, the detail nature of treatment has been manifest in the beautiful Batik Painting called moving beauty. The running elephant symbolizes that time and tide wait for nobody and that time fleets fast. The elephant has been beautifully treated and every part of the body is being given equal treatment. The method of dewaxing has given an impressive effulgence into the painting.
The beautiful Batik painting celebrates the arrival of first mansoon in a touchy manner. The beautiful lady is mesmerized by the drizzling. The lightning and the drops of rains have been painted using the dewaxing method. The lady is wearing a green cloth and she is putting on white ornaments. The window is painted with some beautiful carvings on it.
Batik, ('wax writing') is one of the most popular forms of paintings in India. The art has been in practice some 2000 years back. Rice starch and wax resists were used for printing.
A batik artist needs to have a good sense of colors and patterns. Though the motifs used in batik are simple, knowledge of color gradations and tack to remove wax finely are required.
Applying the wax resist and systematic cracking are the key to a beautiful art piece. The characteristic batik effect is created by cracking of wax on the lighter hues and seeping in of the darker colors though them.
The symbiotic relationship between the people and the mother goddess has been painted in the Warli painting. The squirrels and birds in the trees, the people carrying out their daily works, the paddy fields all have received equal treatment in the painting. Whereas some people are enjoying life with the dhols, some other are carrying home the dead animals that they have killed for food. Yet some other people are carrying woods for their kitchen. The river in the middle of the village has also been painted adding colours to the Warli piece.