{"product_id":"durga-parivar-in-bengal-pattachitra-by-anwar-chitrakar","title":"Durga Parivar in Bengal Pattachitra by Anwar Chitrakar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intricate Bengal Pattachitra by Anwar Chitrakar presents a multi-paneled visual narrative centered on Goddess Durga and her divine family. Through a structured grid composition, the artwork weaves sacred mythology, Bengali folklore and scenes of contemporary social life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBengal Pattachitra is a traditional scroll painting and storytelling art from West Bengal, created on cloth or handmade paper using natural pigments. It is characterized by intricate linework, vibrant colours, narrative panels and depictions of mythological tales, folk legends and social themes, often accompanied by oral storytelling traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heart of the composition is dominated by a large, arched central shrine depicting Goddess Durga in her ten-armed form slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Dressed in a rich red patterned sari, Durga stands with her right foot pressed onto her lion vahana (simha), which fiercely bites into the green-skinned demon Mahishasura, while the Goddess thrusts her trishul (trident) downward. The demon's buffalo form lies below the simha. In her other arms she holds dhanushya-baan (bow and arrow), shankha-chakra (conch shell and discuss), gada (mace), padma (lotus) and khadga (curved sword). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlanking the goddess are her four children. Standing on the lower left is Lord Ganesha with mushak (mouse), holding pasha and ankusha (noose and goad). Above him stands Goddess Lakshmi carrying a kalas that symbolises wealth, accompanied by her vahana white pehcha (owl). Standing on the upper right is Goddess Saraswati playing the veena, accompanied by her vahana hamsa (swan). Below her is the handsome warrior-god Kartikeya with mayura (peacock), holding a dhanushya-baan (bow and arrow).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe crowning arch, directly above Durga, sit divine celestial observers, including Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, Radha-Krishna and Rama-Sita, who bless the divine victory below. Encircling the central shrine are fourteen distinct rectangular panels that, blend classical myths with everyday Bengali life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral panels depict episodes from the Chandi Mangal epic, including the miraculous vision of Kamale Kamini (Goddess sitting on a lotus in the ocean holding Ganesha, appearing before merchant Srimanta Sadagar's boat) and repeated vignettes of Durga conquering evil, including the scene from the central panel. Panels highlight cultural traditions, such as a traditional Dhaki (festive drummer) playing a large drum (dhak) during Durga Puja while villagers watch, alongside peaceful scenes of village households set outside thatched mud huts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a hallmark of Anwar Chitrakar’s contemporary storytelling, the top-right panel features a village classroom scene showing a teacher at a desk with students in front of a chalkboard marked with \"ABC 123\", reflecting modern themes of education and community development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork utilizes a vivid, high-contrast palette of marigold yellow, forest green, crimson red, teal and cobalt blue. Every figure is defined by the artform’s signature bold, unbroken black contour lines and expressive, large almond-shaped eyes. The entire composition is organized by a continuous, decorative green border filled with repeating red floral blossoms and leafy vines. This elaborate grid framework separates each narrative vignette while unifying the sprawling story into a single, cohesive composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anwar Chitrakar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50049696432342,"sku":null,"price":270000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Durga_Parivar_in_Bengal_Pattachitra_by_Anwar_Chitrakar.png?v=1786082980","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/durga-parivar-in-bengal-pattachitra-by-anwar-chitrakar","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}