Radha Krishna in Pichwai by Dinesh Soni

This magnificent and festive Pichwai painting by Dinesh Soni captures the joyful, intimate narrative of the Jhulan Yatra (the swing festival), also called Hindola, shifting the focus to a beautifully detailed, romantic dialogue between Radha and Krishna within the Nandavan.

At the heart of this painting is an intricately carved, multi-tiered golden swing (jhoola) suspended from an ornate frame. Seated comfortably upon a plush, patterned pink aasan backed by large ceremonial bolsters are Radha and the blue-skinned Lord Krishna. Krishna is dressed in a soft pink with yellow dhoti and an elaborate peacock- feather crown while turning tenderly toward Radha, who is dressed in an elegant yellow and green lehenga, epitomizing divine love and conjugal bliss.

The central swing is flanked symmetrically by a grand gathering of twenty-two gopis who form a chorus of celebration. The gopis are rendered with exceptional detail, dressed in heavily ornamented, multi-colored pleated skirts (lehengas) and transparent veils. They are actively engaged in the festival, some fan them with peacock feathers and chamara, others beat traditional mridangam drums and clash cymbals, while others sing, and carry pots of butter, brass plates filled with ritual offerings.

The event unfolds within a lush, manicured meadow of the Nandvan, bordered by dense, stylized banana trees and dark forest canopies under a dramatic, deep indigo monsoon sky pierced by stylized streaks of white lightning, depicting the monsoon of the Shravan month of the lunar calender. At the base of the golden frame, elegant peacocks and peahens dance in celebration of the coming rain, while the foreground is anchored by the cooling, dark waters of the Yamuna River, filled with a dense row of fully bloomed pink lotuses and green lily pads.

The entire composition is characterized by a sophisticated and festive palette of emerald green, golden yellow, bright pinks, and deep monsoon blues. The artwork is beautifully enclosed within a traditional multi-layered border featuring alternating circular medallions of blue and red floral rosettes, providing a stately finish to this authentic folk masterpiece.

Each of our artworks are hand painted by master artists across India. We provide a digital authentication certificate with this artwork signed by the artist which will be sent over email after 3-4 days of delivery of the artwork.

View Sample Here

The sizes mentioned are excluding the borders of the artwork. Frames shown are for visual representation only and are not included with the artwork.

Customisation

Most artworks can be customised in terms of colours, size and elements to fit your requirements.

For custom artwork orders, please use the WhatsApp chat below or email us at wecare@memeraki.com to discuss your requirements in more detail.

Framing Services

No, we currently sell artworks unframed (unless explicitly mentioned otherwise) and do not provide framing services.

We ship worldwide.

Domestic Orders

All prices are inclusive of GST and applicable Indian taxes.

• We offer free shipping on orders above ₹1999 for all artworks, except Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri.
• A flat shipping rate of ₹499 applies to orders below ₹1999.

Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri

Shipping is charged on a per-kilogram basis, due to the delicate and bulky nature of these items.

International Orders

• A flat shipping charge of ₹4,000 applies to international artwork orders.
• Customs duties, taxes, or import charges in the buyer’s country are not included and must be borne by the buyer.
• Shipping rates for Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri artworks will be calculated based on weight.

Additonal Shipping Charges

Extra charges may be applicable for both domestic and international deliveries in the following cases:

• If the article requires additional packaging (such as a wooden crate) to ensure safe shipping due to its delicate nature.
• Custom-framed artworks.
• Artworks where shorter side exceeds 36 inches or Decor items with any side over 35 inches.
• If you request express shipping. Contact support to check availability.
• The order contains more than two different product types.

You can proceed with your purchase, and our team will contact you to confirm any applicable additional shipping charges before processing your order. Alternatively, reach out to us on WhatsApp or email, and we'll assist you in completing your purchase with the final pricing.

All artworks are handmade and couriered securely in transit safe packaging sutaible for the artwork.

Due to high demand for artworks from this artist, the delivery timelines are currently 1-3 weeks.

If you are on a tight deadline, please reach out to us on WhatsApp or email to discuss your requirements.

Once your order is placed, our team stays in constant communication with the artist to track the progress and ensure the quality of your order. You will receive regular updates from us throughout this process.

All MeMeraki artworks are hand-painted. In rare occasions, artist may face delays due to weather, health, prior commitments or force majeure. Our team will reach out to you with revised timelines in case of such delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience in such situations.

All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. This makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.