{"product_id":"shreenathji-in-pichwai-by-naveen-soni","title":"Shreenathji in Pichwai by Naveen Soni","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis is a divine Pichwai painting by artist Naveen Soni portraying Shrinathji.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePichwai painting is a devotional textile art tradition from Nathdwara, Rajasthan, created to be hung behind the murti of Shrinathji, a form of Krishna worshipped at the Nathdwara temple. Traditionally rendered in natural pigments, gold, and silver leaf on cloth, Pichwai paintings depict the deity across the seasons and festivals of the Pushtimarg devotional calendar, combining fine detail with a scale meant to fill and frame the sanctum itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the centre of the composition is Shrinathji in his iconic Govardhan Dhari pose, with his left hand raised gracefully, in his red-striped gold garments. He is heavily ornamented in pearl and gemstone necklaces accompanied by flower garlands, gold and gemstone arm ornaments and earrings, nath (nose ring), and his signature peacock feather with a stylised headdress that drops down in front of his ears as earrings with two peacocks, the diamonds on his nose and chin adding to his beauty. His hair is braided with gold and gemstone accessories, as he holds a kamal chadi or lotus stalks along with his flute in his right hand. At his mojari-clad feet are the ritualistic bhog, paan beeda (betel leaves), prasad dibbi, and a jal patra (water pot).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlanking this frame are his beloved companions, cows, mirroring each other. These cows are adorned with necklaces and have orange handprints on them, signifying divine protection and connection to Krishna. The orange feet and heads of the cows reflect the festive temple traditions of Nathdwara, where the cows are adorned during daily rituals and celebrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssembling this composition are the layered borders. The first layer around Shrinathji is a layer of pearl strip followed by red flowers on a gold base encased between two thinner solid gold strips and finally a terracotta red strip that extends to the outer border as he stands in a niche. The outer border is a set of thin black strips encasing a thicker solid gold strip followed by a terracotta red border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naveen Soni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49461637873878,"sku":null,"price":94000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Shreenathji_in_Pichwai_by_Naveen_Soni.png?v=1784783243","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/shreenathji-in-pichwai-by-naveen-soni","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}