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They are enthroned beneath a decorative royal parasol (chhatra), while Hanuman is shown in a posture of devotion at their feet. Around them stand his brothers, Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna and various other figures, with hands joined in service and devotion. The scene also features a horse and an elephant, highlighting the regal atmosphere of the scene. The figures are adorned with elaborate crowns and jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurrounding the central Darbar are multiple horizontal registers, divided into individual cells. Moving through the panels from left to right and top to bottom, the scenes depict key episodes from the epic. The panels on the left showcase scenes before the exile, and the ones on the right narrate incidents beginning from the time of the exile,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scenes begin with the Devas (Gods) approaching Lord Vishnu for help, then going on to the performance of the Putrakameshti Yagna by King Dasharatha for the birth of his sons. 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Their vibrant attire in shades of orange and green create a lively contrast against the trunk. This interaction emphasizes the tree not just as a silent observer, but as a playground and a participant in human joy. At the base, five more people are positioned in dynamic poses. Their stylized profiles and rhythmic stances suggest a ritualistic or celebratory gathering, honoring the tree’s shade and protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Banyan is often considered immortal in Indian tradition because of its ever-extending roots. By depicting the women and birds physically intertwined with the tree’s structure, the artist illustrates the Gond philosophy of interdependence. 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A delicate crescent moon rests atop his head, a snake around his neck and he wears the tiger skin around his waist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShiva holds his signature Trishul (trident) with a Damru (drum) in his upper right hand, while a small, spirited deer is held by its hind legs in his upper left hand, symbolizing his mastery over the wandering mind and nature. His lower right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing, while the left is draped around Parvati. The Goddess is depicted wearing a red sari and holding a lotus in her right hand, symbolising purity, creation and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelow the throne, the sacred bull Nandi (Shiva’s vahana) sits calmly with Shiva's leg resting on his back and draped in a ceremonial red cloth. He is flanked by Kartikeya, the God of war and Ganapati, who stand in prayerful devotion. Here, the elephant-headed Ganpati, with his vahana (vehicle) Mushak (mouse), is depicted with four arms. 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It is a masterful display of how the Odisha tradition uses human forms to create complex architectural and zoomorphic shapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting from Odisha, known for its intricate details, mythological narratives and the use of natural mineral pigments. It is characterized by its disciplined line-heavy style and the presence of decorative floral borders that frame every composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central feature of this painting is an \"Elephant\" entirely composed of Gopis (devotees of Krishna). In this Kandarpa Hasti motif, the Gopis intertwine their bodies with incredible acrobatic grace to form the trunk, legs and ears of the animal. This symbolizes how the Gopis are so consumed by their thoughts of Krishna that they collectively manifest a vehicle for him. 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The central focus is the Jagannath Triad rising from a blazing backdrop of orange and crimson flaes, being manifested as Yagyanarayana, the ultimate recipient and the very soul of Yagya, the sacrificial fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting from Odisha, known for its intricate details, mythological narratives and the use of natural mineral pigments. It is characterized by its disciplined line-heavy style and the presence of decorative floral borders that frame every composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork utilizes a dramatic, high-contrast vertical layout set against a black background. Instead of a traditional temple sanctum, the central focus is a roaring pillar of orange flames. 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Lord Balabhadra is depicted above with a stark white complexion, Shesha behind his head, and carrying the hala (plough) and the musala (club or pestle). Goddess Subhadra sits gracefully in a smaller, golden-yellow form, heavily adorned with fine floral clothing and jewelry, holding a lotus with a long stem in her hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeated in reverent lines along the base of the fire, to the left, are the Rishis (sages) and royal patrons. Dressed in beautifully patterned traditional dhotis, they sit with hands folded in Anjali mudra, chanting the mantras that sustain the cosmic fire. At the bottom right, the multi-faced, golden-skinned creator god, Lord Brahma, acts as the supreme priest (Brahma priest) overseeing the flawless execution of the ritual. He is accompanied by Lord Shiva and Lord Indra, characteristic of a Yagyanarayana painting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirectly in front of the blazing hearth, the checkerboard floor represents the purified ritual altar. The items placed here are the vital components of a fire sacrifice. A plate is piled high with fruits and food offerings to be consecrated by the fire. Next to the plate is a decorated vessel containing the sacred ghee (clarified butter), the primary fuel poured into a Yagya to invoke the deity, and a tall, burning diya (lamp) stands beside it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire sacred event is crowned by a magnificent, scalloped arch adorned with hanging floral tassels, turning the composition into a permanent, heavenly portal. The piece is bound by a classic Pattachitra border. The upper corners outside the arch are packed with dense, rolling Kapa (scrollwork) foliage in black and white. 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