{"product_id":"shrinathji-in-pichwai-by-dinesh-soni-1","title":"Shrinathji in Pichwai by Dinesh Soni","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis exquisite Pichwai painting by Dinesh Soni depicts Shrinathji, 7-year-old form of Lord Krishna, flanked by a retinue of devotees and attendants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginating from the temple town of Nathdwara in Rajasthan, Pichwai traditionally translates to \"that which hangs at the back\", referencing the large, intricate textile paintings used as sacred backdrops for the deity in temple shrines. These paintings serve a dual purpose. They celebrate the various moods, seasons and festivals associated with Shrinathji, while also acting as visual aids for devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the center of this composition, Shrinathji is rendered with characteristic deep blue skin, his left arm raised high to signify the lifting of Govardhan parvat to protect the people of Vraja. He wears a highly ornate peacock-feather crown and is draped in heavy, layered necklaces of pearls, gems and a long garland of fresh pink lotuses. He holds lotus stems in his right hand.Adorned in colorful His serene expression is defined by elongated, lotus-shaped eyes looking downward in a gesture of grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlanking the central shrine are six female figures (Gopis) and four male attendants or priests, divided evenly on the left and right sides, with arms raised in gestures of adoration or holding ritual offerings. In the foreground, four male priests (Goswamis), dressed in traditional white dhotis pay their respects; one performing aarti and the others holding ritual objects like a hand-fan. Mirroring the left, three more Gopis accompany the scene, one gently waving a large circular fan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe painting features a balanced, symmetrical composition centered around the principal deity. The narrative unfolds within a single, richly detailed temple interior, set against a vibrant background of stylized banana trees, a star-studded blue sky and a glowing full moon directly above the central figure. Celestial chariots can be seen in the sky, adding to the divinity of the painting. Shrinathji is enclosed within a rectangular, floral-patterned inner frame that mimics an altar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the base of the altar sits a low golden platform holding offering vessels and a small footstool, establishing a clear sacred space for ritual worship. The entire scene encased within a sophisticated border that structures the artwork. A clean, double line of shimmering gold that separates the central narrative from the outer frames. A wide, striking band featuring a continuous pattern of white and red floral motifs and winding golden leaves set against a rich, deep red backdrop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dinesh Soni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48333208977622,"sku":null,"price":80000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Shrinathji-_in_Pichwai_by_Dinesh_Soni.png?v=1780911660","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/shrinathji-in-pichwai-by-dinesh-soni-1","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}