{"product_id":"mata-lakshmi-in-kalighat-by-anwar-chitrakar","title":"Mata Lakshmi in Kalighat by Anwar Chitrakar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis captivating painting by Anwar Chitrakar depicts Mata Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKalighat Painting is a traditional folk art form from Kolkata, West Bengal, known for its bold brushstrokes, expressive figures, and minimalistic compositions. It is characterized by strong flowing outlines, vibrant colours and themes ranging from Hindu mythology to social satire and scenes of everyday urban life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition is commanded by the serene and radiant figure of Goddess Lakshmi, seated majestically upon a large lotus flower. Her face features the hallmark Kalighat profile, large almond eyes, a sharp nose and a tranquil expression, topped with an intricately detailed, tiered golden crown. A brilliant, solid yellow halo radiates behind her head, edged with red flames.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe is draped in a bright pink saree featuring a delicate white scalloped border, worn over a patterned green blouse. Her right hand is gracefully raised in the abhaya mudra (gesture of fearlessness), with her palm adorned with traditional red alta. In her left hand, she cradles a large golden kalash (sacred pot), heavily detailed with geometric bands, symbolizing overflowing wealth and spiritual abundance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe is richly adorned with multiple strands of white pearls, alongside golden earrings, armbands and bracelets. Her posture is one of supreme elegance, her right leg is tucked inward, while her left leg hangs downward, with her ankleted foot resting delicately upon a small lotus pedestal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe divine narrative is beautifully supported by stylized flora and fauna. Seated to the lower right of the Goddess is her devoted vahana , the owl. The owl is rendered in cool, icy blues and whites, adorned with meticulous, scalloped feather patterns, large golden eyes and a yellow beak, resting upon its own small, specialized lotus seat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurrounding the lower half of the canvas is an environment composed of twisting, delicate green stems that sprout numerous stylized lotus buds. Enclosing the top of the canvas is a grand, theatrical framing device, a heavy, draped valance in varying shades of blue, flanked by vertically striped curtains in red, white and blue with golden fringed edges. This architectural drapery effectively transforms the canvas into a sacred stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anwar Chitrakar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50064891281622,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Mata_Lakshmi_in_Kalighat_by_Anwar_Chitrakar.png?v=1786432888","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/mata-lakshmi-in-kalighat-by-anwar-chitrakar","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}