{"product_id":"divine-procession-in-pattachitra-by-purusottam-swain","title":"Divine Procession in Pattachitra by Purusottam Swain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis meticulous Pattachitra painting by Purusottam Swaim depicts a delightful scene from Krishna's life. Odisha Pattachitra is a traditional folk painting of the region, which translates to painting done on cloth. The significant features of the painting include decorative borders, fine lines, a precise monochrome palette, and sharp profiles. The painting delineates a scene of mythological and narrative depiction. In current times, the tradition of painting the scrolls of Pattachitra is highly recognised in Raghurajpur, a celebrated heritage village of Odisha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black-and-white monochromatic composition features scenes from Krishna’s life. The central focus is the depiction of a chariot mounting Lord Krishna and his brother Balaram, departing for Mathura, as Kamsa, Krishna’s maternal uncle, invites them to engage in a wrestling fight, and, knowing this will be a trap, the gopis try to stop their chariot, which is evidently depicted here. Every figure in the picture is dressed in elegant garments and embellished with jewellery. Krishna and Balaram gesture in abhaya mudra, giving a boon and an assurance to their beloved. Their chariot is heavily decorated drawn by horses. The backdrop of the village is adorned with representations of huts, trees, and valleys, while the atmosphere is showcased with fine dots that resonate with twinkling stars, and a striking black background resembles a heavy midnight scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upper and lower registers of the composition are flanked by the depiction of *dashavataras* (the ten forms of Lord Vishnu), five on either side. The forms are Matsya (fish), Kurma (tortoise), Varaha (boar), Narasimha (man-lion), Vamana (dwarf), Parashurama (warrior with an axe), Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki (the future warrior), rendered with fine detailing and contours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditionally, the vertical sections on either side of the composition depict other scenes from Krishna's life. The one on the left side of the painting displays two scenes: the upper panel represents Krishna as Gopala, the one who loves and protects the cows of Gokula, shown seated on a rock and playing his melodious flute (murali) with cows adorned on his sides. The lower image is composed with the depiction of the Lord killing Kamsa, where his uncle is shown carrying a sword while Krishna performs his mighty act. The panels on the other side display Kaliya Mardan, Krishna dancing on the multi-hooded serpent Kaliya and saving the lives of his friends, with Kaliya's wives shown in anjali mudra (a gesture of reverence) to forgive his deeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe innermost elaborate composition further enumerates the depiction of the story of Krishna's life, encircled in smaller circles, providing vibrancy to the composition. Right from his birth in the jail at Mathura, to Vasudeva carrying him to Gokul and bringing Yogamaya in his place, Kansa killing her and her subsequent warning, Krishna defeating various asuras like Putana, Shakatasura, Bakasura, Panchajana, and Dhenukasura, being pampered in Gokul, being punished for his mischief, the Damodara Leela, etc., along with the portrayal of Radha-Krishna. His lifting of Mount Govardhana to safeguard the lives of his Brajwasis from the wrath of Lord Indra is also shown. He is four-armed, carrying his iconographic attributes, representing him as the divine protector of the universe. Finally, it depicts the defeat of Kansa, the reinstallation of Ugrasena on the throne, and Krishna's union with his parents, Devaki and Vasudeva.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition is filled with decorative motifs and patterns apart from the figurative representation. The painting is intricately detailed in monochrome, providing a timeless beauty and lively animation. Furthermore, the composition is enclosed within a narrow border of decorative patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purusottam Swain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67938990522582,"sku":null,"price":90000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Divine_Procession_in_Pattachitra_by_Purusottam_Swain.jpg?v=1794302562","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/divine-procession-in-pattachitra-by-purusottam-swain","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}