{"product_id":"five-shrines-of-the-goddess-in-mata-ni-pachedi-by-vasant-manubhai-chittara","title":"Five Shrines of the Goddess in Mata ni Pachedi by Vasant Manubhai Chittara","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis intricate Mata ni Pachedi textile by Vasant Manubhai Chittara is a profound \"nomadic shrine,\" capturing the multifaceted power of the Divine Mother through a symmetrical, five-shrine composition. Utilizing the traditional kalam technique and natural dyes, the artist has created a sacred grid that serves as a visual litany of protection and regional folk devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe center of the cosmic narrative is held by Jogni Mata, depicted in a powerful seated posture within a large, radiant circular mandorla. She represents the collective energy of the divine feminine, anchored at the heart of the textile. Surrounding her are four specific manifestations of the Goddess, each housed in their own circular sanctum and identified by their unique vahanas (animal vehicles). In the top left, Meldi Mata appears seated upon a goat, while the bottom left features Hadaksha Mata, revered for her healing powers, accompanied by a dog. To the right, the top shrine depicts Solanki Mata upon a regal elephant, and the bottom right is anchored by the fierce Durga Mata seated atop her lion, symbolizing the ultimate triumph over ego and evil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interstitial spaces between these divine circles are filled with horizontal registers of narrative detail. These rows depict a dense assembly of devotees, musicians playing the dhol, and smaller figures of deities, all rendered in the fine, rhythmic linework characteristic of the Mata ni Pachedi tradition. The sun and moon and depicted on each side of the painting, fixing this narrative within the celestial space. The palette relies on the timeless combination of madder red, charcoal black, and natural cream, with the red background creating a vibrant, high-energy space for the divine assembly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire composition is enclosed by an elaborate double border: an inner band of intricate floral scrolls and a triangle motif that signifies the spiritual boundary of the shrine. Through this work, Vasant Manubhai Chittara preserves the storytelling depth of the Pachedi tradition, offering a masterpiece that is both a protective talisman and a sophisticated work of textile art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vasant Manubhai Chitara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48137165570262,"sku":null,"price":80000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Five_Shrines_of_the_Goddess_in_Mata_ni_Pachedi_by_Vasant_Manubhai_Chittara.png?v=1776682331","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/five-shrines-of-the-goddess-in-mata-ni-pachedi-by-vasant-manubhai-chittara","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}