{"product_id":"contemporary-gopashtami-in-pichwai-by-naveen-soni","title":"Contemporary Gopashtami in Pichwai by Naveen Soni","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis contemporary Pichwai painting by master artist Naveen Soni presents a modern, monochromatic interpretation of the Gopashtami festival. Pichwai is a traditional devotional textile painting art form from Nathdwara, Rajasthan, historically created as sacred backdrops for the shrine of Shrinathji, a seven-year old manifestation of Krishna, to celebrate seasonal festivals, ritual shringars, and sacred leelas within the Pushtimarg tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the center of the composition, Lord Krishna stands in a rhythmic posture playing his slender gold flute (bansuri). He is clad in a radiant yellow pitambar featuring a heavily patterned, flared garment and detailed waistband trimmed with intricate gold leafing. His dark complexion is accented by layered pearl necklaces, armlets and bangles, while a glowing golden halo surrounds his head, crowned with a jeweled mukut and a peacock feather. Radiating outward from Krishna is a golden sunburst aura made of fine gold leafing, which catches the light against the slate-grey background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlanking Krishna are four gopis arranged symmetrically in pairs, each holding a traditional stringed instrument (tanpura). They are dressed in dark charcoal and slate-grey ghagras and cholis adorned with geometric gold leaf borders and fine white patterned textiles. Golden dupattas are draped over their heads and shoulders, cascading gracefully past their waistlines. Their faces are rendered in classic Nathdwara miniature profile with large almond-shaped eyes, adorned with traditional nose rings, hair ornaments and golden necklaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbove the central figures, a face of Chandra (the Moon God) adorned with a Vaishnava tilak looks down over the scene. The entire surrounding field is densely populated with dozens of sacred white cows bearing traditional saffron handprints on their bodies, interwoven with floating white lotus blossoms and gold leaf details. By using a restrained palette of charcoal, silver and gold leaf against slate grey, Naveen Soni brings a modern sophistication to the sacred Gopashtami celebration while honoring its devotional roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naveen Soni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50380136513750,"sku":null,"price":190000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Contemporary_Gopashtami_pichwai_by_Naveen_Soni.jpg?v=1788844807","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/contemporary-gopashtami-in-pichwai-by-naveen-soni","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}