{"product_id":"ganesh-darbar-in-madhubani-by-pratima-bharti","title":"Ganesh Darbar in Madhubani by Pratima Bharti","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis vibrant Madhubani painting by Pratima Bharti depicts a regal scene of Lord Ganesha (Ganpati), the elephant-headed God, seated in a state of divine relaxation. Madhubani art is a vibrant folk painting tradition from the Mithila region of India, renowned for its intricate geometric patterns, bold colors and symbolic depictions of mythology and nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis composition is a classic example of the Mithila tradition, focusing on the deity as the \"Lord of Beginnings\" and the \"Remover of Obstacles\". Lord Ganesha is depicted seated in the center in a broad, stable posture, symbolizing his grounded and immovable nature. He is shown with his signature elephant head and a curved trunk reaching toward a bowl of laddoos, which represents the \"sweet fruit\" of penance and liberation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn two of his four hands, he holds significant symbolic attributes in the form of weapons. In one, he holds an axe (parashu), used to cut away the bonds of attachment and worldly desires; and in the other he wields a noose, symbolizing his ability to capture difficulties and pull devotees toward the path of truth. Beside his throne, his vahana (vehicle), the Mushak (mouse), is depicted. The mouse represents the wandering human mind and worldly desires, which Ganesha has mastered and tamed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlanking Ganesha are two female attendants, shown in profile with the large, expressive eyes characteristic of the style, holding long-handled fans (chanvars). Their presence transforms the scene into a \"Ganesh Darbar\", elevating the deity from a solitary figure to a kingly presence receiving service and devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background is a marvel of \"Kachni\" line-filling, featuring fine, circular swirls in orange that create a sense of vibrating air. Ganesha’s dhoti and the attendants' sarees are decorated with bold yellow and black stripes and dotted red patterns, giving the fabric a heavy, ornate feel. Above Ganesha, a geometric lattice pattern in yellow, blue, orange and pink fills the upper corners, providing a stable architectural feel to the heavenly court.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork is contained within an elaborate, multi-layered border that mirrors the complexity of the central scene. A wide row of orange and pink flowers with green leaves winds around the entire piece, symbolizing nature’s bounty. Inner and outer bands of multicolored triangles and fine hatching provide a sharp, clean finish. The triangles are used to depict water chestnuts, found abundantly in the region. A solid black border anchors the focus on the divine interaction at the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pratima Bharti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48213519597782,"sku":null,"price":30000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Ganesh_Darbar_in_Madhubani_by_Pratima_Bharti.png?v=1778499158","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/ganesh-darbar-in-madhubani-by-pratima-bharti","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}