{"product_id":"dashavatar-in-kerala-mural-by-adarsh","title":"Dashavatar","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis expressive Kerala mural, painted by Adarsh, features the dasavatara of Lord Vishnu, one of the trinity and the preserver of the universe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from Kerala, these murals were traditionally painted on the walls and ceilings of dwellings, temples, and palaces; characterised by expressive forms, large eyes, graceful depiction, vibrant colour palettes, and elaborate ornaments. These depict themes from mythological stories, oral narratives, and folk culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unique painting depicts Lord Vishnu in the central space. He is in the sampada position, standing on an enormous lotus pedestal. He is dark-complexioned with four arms, carrying his iconographic attributes such as a disc (sudarshana chakra), a conch (sankh), a lotus bud (kamal), and a mace (gada), symbolizing the destruction of illusion, cruelty, and protection for his devotees. He is heavily jewelled, studded with gold and pearl ornaments, with a conical crown adorned on his forehead, wearing a dhoti. His facial expression is calm and serene, with almond-shaped eyes, an elongated nose, and fuller lips; a Vaishnava tilak is adorned at the midst of his forehead. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis figurative composition is adorned by an elaborate halo, layered in two: the first is behind his head and the other covers his body. Further, the Lord's composition is painted with intricate lotus blossoms and decorative motifs, enriched within a circle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround this vibrant coloured depiction, his forms (dasavataras) are painted, all standing in sampada position, placed on a lotus pedestal. The forms are Matsya Avatara, Kurma Avatara, Varaha Avatara, Narasimha Avatara, Vamana Avatara, Parshurama Avatara, Rama Avatara, Krishna Avatara, Balarama Avatara, and Kalki Avatara. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whole composition is filled with a vibrant colour palette, with energised hues of orange and turquoise used as a border. Swirling clouds and lotus buds in full bloom fill the base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adarsh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67611444543702,"sku":null,"price":200000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Dashavatar_in_Kerala_Mural_by_Adarsh.jpg?v=1792058035","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/dashavatar-in-kerala-mural-by-adarsh","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}