{"product_id":"kandarpa-hasti-in-pattachitra-by-pravat-maharana","title":"Kandarpa Hasti in Pattachitra by Pravat Maharana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis captivating Pattachitra painting by Pravat Maharana features the visually ingenious and philosophically profound motif of Kandarpa Hasti, the \"Cupid’s Elephant”. It is a masterful display of how the Odisha tradition uses human forms to create complex architectural and zoomorphic shapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting from Odisha, known for its intricate details, mythological narratives and the use of natural mineral pigments. It is characterized by its disciplined line-heavy style and the presence of decorative floral borders that frame every composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central feature of this painting is an \"Elephant\" entirely composed of Gopis (devotees of Krishna). In this Kandarpa Hasti motif, the Gopis intertwine their bodies with incredible acrobatic grace to form the trunk, legs and ears of the animal. This symbolizes how the Gopis are so consumed by their thoughts of Krishna that they collectively manifest a vehicle for him. It represents the idea that the divine is supported and \"carried\" by the collective love and devotion of his devotees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtop this living pedestal sit Radha and Krishna in a romantic embrace, looking into each others’ eyes. Krishna, with his iconic deep blue complexion, plays his flute, while Radha sits beside him, with her arm on his shoulder. A golden halo (Prabhamandal) encircles their heads, highlighting their celestial status.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scene is set against a vibrant red background, highlighting the intricate patterns of the Gopis' clothing with their red, emerald, green, sapphire blue and ochre yellow hues. The figures are framed within a beautifully detailed scalloped arch (torana), featuring delicate white floral hangings that add a sense of temple-like sanctity to the scene. The entire elephant stands upon a structured blue lotus pedestal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kandarpa Hasti is one of the most challenging motifs in the Pattachitra repertoire, requiring a perfect balance of anatomy and design. This composition captures the essence of Rasa (divine sentiment), a blend of wonder (Adbhuta) and love (Shringara).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pravat Maharana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48282068058326,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Kandarpa_Hasti_in_Pattachitra_by_Pravat_Maharana.png?v=1779437533","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/kandarpa-hasti-in-pattachitra-by-pravat-maharana","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}