{"product_id":"navagunjara-in-pattachitra-by-gitanjali-das-1","title":"Navagunjara in Pattachitra by Gitanjali Das","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis intricate Pattachitra painting depicts Navagunjara, a mythical creature from the Odia Mahabharata.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting from Odisha and West Bengal, India. Meaning \"picture on cloth\" in Sanskrit, this ancient art form is celebrated for intricate mythological storytelling, bold outlines and the exclusive use of natural, earth-derived pigments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Navagunjara is a divine manifestation of Lord Vishnu that appears in Arjuna’s vision during his exile. According to the tale, Arjuna, during his deep meditation in exile, encounters this strange and terrifying form in the forest. Confused and alarmed, he prepares to attack Navagunjara with his bow and arrow. But as he aims, he notices the creature holding a lotus and a sacred weapon, realizing it cannot be understood as a mere beast. Just as Arjuna lowers his weapon in a gesture of surrender, he realizes that this vision represents the supreme truth, where all forms, gods, and energies exist as one divine reality. It teaches Arjuna that the divine universe cannot be limited to a single shape, identity, or human understanding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe creature is formed from nine different animal and human parts: rooster (head), peacock (neck), camel (hump), lion (waist), tiger (leg), elephant (front leg), horse (hind leg), serpent (tail) and a human arm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach part carries a deep symbolic meaning. The rooster’s head is in a vibrant red and represents awakening, alertness and courage. The peacock neck is in serene blue and symbolises beauty, grace and spiritual purity. The camel hump represents endurance, resilience, and patience, while the lion waist symbolises majesty, royalty, and inner strength. The tiger leg symbolises power and fearlessness, and the elephant leg stands for wisdom, stability, and dignity. The horse leg symbolises energy and the swift movement of life, while the serpent tail, shown with a striking open cobra hood, represents transformation, time, and eternity. Finally, the human arm represents consciousness, intentional action, and divine grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe overall composition has a rich dark blue background with natural earthy surroundings, creating a strong contrast with the divine figure. The body of Navagunjara is divided into distinct, colorful zones, with the upper body and head rendered in shades of blue and white, the camel hump and torso area in earthy greys and whites, the tiger leg in a vibrant yellow with stripes, and the horse leg in a soft reddish-brown tone. The scene is divided into layered spaces typ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eical of Pattachitra storytelling, where figures are arranged in compact narrative zones. Within the body of Navagunjara, several miniature representations of deities like Brahma, Shiva, Parvati, Durga, Ganesha, avataras of Vishnu like Narasimha and other dynamic scenes are shown. This placement symbolises co-creation and harmony, showing that all divine energies and powers exist together in one form. It reflects the idea that every force in the universe, whether soft, strong, protective, or creative, exists in unity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNavagunjara is also shown holding a divine attribute of Lord Vishnu, lifting the Sudarshan Chakra (divine discus) high in its human hand, which further confirms its identity as a manifestation of the supreme deity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background elements further anchor the narrative within the sacred forest of Kamyaka, where the encounter takes place. A slender, highly stylized tree with a sprawling canopy of finely detailed green leaves frames the right side of the composition, its branches extending over the divine creature like a natural parasol. In the upper left corner, Arjuna is depicted with a deep blue complexion, clad in traditional warrior attire with a quiver of arrows visible on his back. Dropping his bow in complete awe and reverence, he kneels humbly on the rocky, multi-hued forest floor, joining his hands in a profound gesture of devotion (Anjali Mudra). This striking juxtaposition between the monumental, multi-faceted deity and the surrendered warrior provides a powerful conclusion to the visual narrative, capturing the precise moment were terrifying confusion dissolves into spiritual enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gitanjali Das","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48314322649302,"sku":null,"price":218000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Navagunjara_in_Pattachitra_by_Gitanjali_Das.png?v=1780384140","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/navagunjara-in-pattachitra-by-gitanjali-das-1","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}