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Adorned with a crown, the facial features include fish-shaped eyes, a curving trunk, and an adorned tusk, illuminated with milky white, and a huge ear that ends with a scroll-like finish, captivating his divine grace and filling the room with energy and grace. From his tusk, a pair of fragile flowers dangle. His forehead is adorned with a tilak and a gold-embellished motif band in a vertical manner. His neck is adorned with a necklace, highly gold-embellished, defining his royalty. Painted in the unconventional colours of blue, orange, violet, and green, it conveys the contemporary style of the artwork. The face is further painted with intricate floral patterns contrasting with deep blue colour. Other elements like the crown and ears are filled with various geometric motifs. His head is set against a long Sanskrit manuscript with the Sankata Nashaka Ganesha Stotra, reflecting the spirituality and devotional essence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo the upper right side of Ganesha’s head, two ladies are painted in a miniaturistic view, in kneeling positions and facing Ganesha. They are attired in traditional Rajasthan clothing, decked up with ornaments and holding a diya, symbolizing the reverence and respect towards the deity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe backdrop is painted ochre, with maroon outlines of painted figures, depicting Ganesha's wedding to his consorts Riddhi and Siddhi. Here, ganesha is depicted in a four-armed form, holding a trishula and padma in his hand, as he circumambulates the holy fire altar with his consorts, with a priest chanting mantras. Divine witnesses to the scene include his parents, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati along with the four-headed creator god, Brahma and Indra, the king of gods, seated on his elephant, Airavata. His vahana, the mushaka, is depicted to the left, standing out amonst the other figures and elements of the backdrop, including musicians, animals, botanical elements, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abhishek Joshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67784400896214,"sku":null,"price":180000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Ganesha_s_Wedding_in_Phad_by_Abhishek_Joshi.jpg?v=1793009978"},{"product_id":"a-royal-procession-in-phad-by-abhishek-joshi","title":"A Royal Procession in Phad by Abhishek Joshi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis regal Phad painting by artist Abhishek Joshi illustrates a majestic royal procession centered around a grandly caparisoned state elephant carrying a sovereign and his retinue. Rooted in the traditional scroll-painting heritage of Rajasthan historically performed by Bhopa storytellers, this piece captures the pomp, chivalric splendor, and ceremonial ritualism of courtly life against a warm parchment background framed by decorative inner borders and a outer red band. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the dynamic composition is a fully embellished royal elephant draped in blue patterned textiles adorned with white floral motifs. Atop the elephant's decorated howdah, the king sits in state wearing courtly attire and an ornate turban, holding a ceremonial flower and arrow beside his royal shield. He is flanked by a mahout guiding the pachyderm and a rear attendant waving a flywhisk (chauri) in homage. Leading the procession, an attendant seated forward holds high a royal banner displaying the solar emblem of the ruling dynasty. In the foreground, a retinue of four marchers clad in patterned tunics, turbans, and riding boots stride forward in unison, bearing ceremonial parasols, standards, and royal insignia. 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Rooted in the traditional Rajasthani scroll-painting heritage historically performed by Bhopa narrators, this masterwork integrates vibrant polychrome central icons with delicate monochrome narrative vignettes, sacred Puranic shlokas in manuscript cartouches, and an undulating blue cosmic ocean motif enclosed within a broad crimson border. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the center of the canvas rests a four-armed, dark-complexioned Sheshashayi Vishnu reclining upon the multi-headed serpent Ananta (Shesha) floating on the primordial waters, holding his divine attributes, the discus (sudarshana chakra), conch (sankh), and mace (gada). Attending to him is Goddess Lakshmi, massaging his feet in devotion. Surrounding this primary shrine is a rich composition of vignettes depicting the Dashavatara and cosmic events. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe top register churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) featuring Kurma Avatar (tortoise incarnation) acting as the base for Mount Mandara. The upper and middle register depicts sequential avatars including Matsya (fish), Varaha (boar lifting Bhumi Devi), Narasimha (man-lion vanquishing Hiranyakashipu), Parashurama, Vamana (including Goddess Aditi's Payovrata penance and devotion), Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki on his white steed. 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Rooted in the storytelling scroll-painting tradition of Rajasthan historically carried by Bhopa bards, this masterwork juxtaposes a vibrant, highly detailed central deity with monochrome episodic panels, set against a serene grey and blue mottled background. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe focal point of the composition is the magnificent, vibrant orange head of Lord Ganesha, covered in delicate white floral tracery. His features include almond\/fish-shaped eyes, a gracefully curving trunk, a large fan-like ear, a gold-adorned choker necklace, and a single white tusk capped with a decorated gold tip. Atop his head rests a textile headpiece patterned with bold chevron stripes. Flanking the central portrait are three unevenly framed monochrome parchment panels that narrate key episodes of his birth story. The confrontation between Lord Shiva and young Ganesha guarding his mother Parvati's doorway is depicted, leading to Shiva severing his head with his trident (trishul). Then comes the search across the realms to find a suitable head, leading to the discovery and attachment of the elephant's head. 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Rooted in the visual language of traditional Rajasthani scroll-painting historically performed by Bhopa storytellers, this artwork seamlessly merges classical visual techniques with a modern commentary on human adaptability and the passage of time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central focus is a magnified profile portrait of a woman attired in traditional garments and adorned with elaborate jewelry, large circular earrings, and a decorated headpiece. She holds a green handheld mask before her face, serving as both a mirror and a protective persona worn to navigate changing social contexts. Weaved between her hand and face is a white-scaled, slender fish, symbolizing a restless, fickle, and fluid nature, while in the upper left corner, a clock dial marks the relentless progression of time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, these visual metaphors capture how individuals continuously adapt their habits, personas, and inner identities in response to shifting temporal and social circumstances. 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