{"product_id":"ganesha-in-madhubani-by-abdhesh-kumar-karn","title":"Ganesha in Madhubani by Abdhesh Kumar Karn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis intricate Madhubani painting by Abdhesh Kumar Karn presents a magnificent and highly vibrant devotional portrait of the elephant-headed deity, Lord Ganesha, showcasing the rich geometric symmetry and intricate line-work characteristic of the Mithila art school. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMadhubani painting, also called Mithila painting, is a folk art tradition of the Mithila region in north Bihar, sustained for centuries by women of the household who painted on the freshly plastered mud walls and floors of their homes. Characterized by complex geometrical patterns, these paintings are known for representing ritual content for particular occasions, including festivals and religious rituals. A defining principle of this tradition is the complete filling of the canvas with elaborate background texturing, ensuring that no negative space remains blank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the centre of the artwork is a majestic, four-armed Lord Ganesha seated regally in a relaxed posture upon a raised pedestal. Ganesha’s face is painted a bright yellow, featuring a beautifully curved trunk that sweeps down and to the left. His expressive fish-shaped eyes are outlined in crisp black ink, flanked by wide, elephant ears heavily detailed with red and blue patterns. He wears an elaborate, tiered crown (mukut), painted in alternating bands of blue, yellow and red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe deity’s lower main hands are active in the foreground. His left hand holds a large ladoo, while his right hand is raised in the abhaya mudra (gesture of fearlessness). His two upper hands extend toward the back to hold his traditional, sacred weapons, the pasha (noose) and the ankusha (goad), which are finely detailed with monochromatic geometric patterns. He is dressed in a heavy dhoti and a draped shela (cloth covering the upper body), covered entirely in dense parallel lines, alternating stripes and small floral patterns. At his feet is his loyal vahana, Mushaka, depicted in a pale blue shade with a patterned saddle cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background seamlessly integrates structural and natural elements to encapsulate the deity within a cosmic pavilion. Directly behind Ganesha is a large, sweeping archway that creates a brilliant frame around his upper body and crown. The top curved tier of this arch is packed with a fiery orange, scalloped fish-scale texture, while the negative spaces flanking his shoulders are filled with hanging vertical garlands of green leaves and red berries, mimicking a festive temple doorway decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis devotional composition is enclosed within a spectacular, multi-layered geometric border that provides a grand frame to the sacred narrative. The innermost frame consists of red and white geometric triangles, which expands into a wide, highly complex border filled with repeating circular medallions and quartered disks shaded in alternating blocks of green and orange. This is followed by another band identical to the innermost frame. A final, thick outer border of solid matte black ink anchors the textures of the interior, creating a beautifully cohesive and authentic folk masterpiece that honors the enduring legacy of Madhubani heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Abdhesh Kumar Karn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48346512818390,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Ganesha_in_Madhubani_by_Abdhesh_Kumar_Karn.png?v=1781091451","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/ganesha-in-madhubani-by-abdhesh-kumar-karn","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}