{"product_id":"lord-krishna-in-pattachitra-by-pravat-maharana","title":"Lord Krishna in Pattachitra by Pravat Maharana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis Pattachitra painting by Pravat Maharana captures a quintessential pastoral scene of Krishna as the divine flute player. Pattachitra 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\u003eAt the heart of the composition is Lord Krishna, rendered in a deep, luminous blue that signifies his infinite nature. He stands in the classic Tribhanga (thrice-bent) pose, cross-legged upon a pink-petaled lotus pedestal. This posture suggests grace and fluid movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKrishna is crowned with a magnificent Mor Mukut (peacock feather crown) and draped in a long garland that reaches his knees. His dhoti is a vibrant orange, detailed with fine floral patterns and a contrasting green sash at the waist. Held delicately to his lips, the Bansuri (flute) represents the divine call that draws all souls toward him. His face is framed by a golden halo (Prabhavali), highlighting his transcendence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background is a dense arrangement of cows and cowherds (Gopas), illustrating the enchanting effect of Krishna’s music on the inhabitants of Vrindavan. At the very top, a small sliver of the horizon reveals a range of hills beneath a pale sky, grounding the celestial event in the physical landscape of Vrindavan. A central tree provides a canopy for Krishna, its delicate leaves forming repetitive clusters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sea of cows, rendered with white and black bodies, surround the deity. Their heads are tilted upward, eyes wide and fixed upon Krishna in a state of unblinking devotion. Scattered among the cattle are his companions, the cowherds. They are shown in various states of awe, some carrying staff-like poles, others with their hands raised in prayer, all rendered with the distinctive profile and almond-shaped eyes characteristic of the Odisha school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe painting is enclosed within a beautiful border that acts as a sophisticated frame for the crowded central scene. The primary border features a rhythmic lata (vine) pattern with alternating green leaves and red blossoms. The fluidity of this vine provides a soft, organic contrast to the dense, busy interior. The vine is flanked by thin, black-and-white geometric bands, a traditional Pattachitra technique used to give the artwork a finished architectural feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pravat Maharana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48287930220758,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Lord_Krishna_in_Pattachitra_by_Pravat_Maharana.png?v=1779688610","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/lord-krishna-in-pattachitra-by-pravat-maharana","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}