{"product_id":"durga-as-mahishasuramardini-in-kalighat-by-uttam-chitrakar-1","title":"Durga as Mahishasuramardini in Kalighat by Uttam Chitrakar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis highly energizing Kalighat Painting by Uttam Chitrakar depicts a notable instance of the hindu mythology, the slaying of the demon Mahishasur by Goddess Durga that earns her the name - “Mahishasuramarini”. Maa Durga is the embodiment of Shakti, the divine feminine energy and power. Her Trishul represents her power to destroy evil forces, and her tiger serves as a symbol of her fearlessness and strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKalighat painting is a folk art tradition that originated in 19th-century Kolkata near the Kalighat Kali Temple, first produced by patua (scroll-painter) families for pilgrims and temple visitors. Its bold, calligraphic brushwork, flat unmodulated colour washes, and emphatic black contouring carried it from devotional imagery into one of India's most recognisable folk idioms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGoddess Durga, central to this composition, is rendered in a beautiful rust-orange complexion with her large almond eyes and dainty nosering. She is adorned with elaborate jewellery like bangles, armlets, necklaces, anklets and hair accessories with an elaborate crown patterned with layers of leaves and dots. She is draped in a red saree with white polka dots as she is represented in her fierce ten armed glory as she sits on Mahishasur and slays him. Her arms wield the Trident (Trishul) that slays mahishasur, a Sword (Khadga), the Discus (Sudarshan Chakra), Thunderbolt (Vajra) , Spear (Shakti), Bow and Arrow, an Axe (Parashu), Mace (Gada), a Lotus Flower (Padma) and a Conch Shell (Shankh), all offerings from the different Gods of hindu mythology when they invoke this fierce form of Shakti.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt her feet is a lion, her vahana, rendered in orange with a brown mane, appearing to be sitting behind the Goddess and atop the demon as he is being slayed. Mahishasur, himself, is rendered in golden, upto his bust and heavily ornamented. He lays below the Goddess and her vahana as he resigns to his ultimate fate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sap green background with blue and white polka dot drape adds a theatrical feel to this composition as it highlights this event. This painting conveys the idea that she possesses the strength to protect her devotees and maintain cosmic order. In regions where Maa Durga is venerated, such as West Bengal, this artistic representation is a central element of cultural and religious celebrations. During Durga Puja, idols and images of Maa Durga defeating Mahishasura are created, displayed, and worshipped with great enthusiasm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uttam Chitrakar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44529325342934,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/Durga-defeating-Mahishasura-Kalighat-by-Uttam-Chitrakar-1.png?v=1725605937","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/durga-as-mahishasuramardini-in-kalighat-by-uttam-chitrakar-1","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}