{"product_id":"vatsalya-rasa-in-pichwai-by-jayesh-sharma","title":"Vatsalya Rasa in Pichwai by Jayesh Sharma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis endearing Pichwai painting by Jayesh Sharma portrays Kamadhenu, the divine, wish-fulfilling cow of Hindu mythology, alongside her calf. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePichwai is a cloth-based painting tradition from Nathdwara, Rajasthan, primarily created to adorn the backdrop of the sanctuary of Shrinathji (a seven-year-old child manifestation of Krishna) and is known for its intricate detailing and rich, vivid colors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKamadhenu is revered as the mother of all cattle and a symbol of maternal love, abundance and spiritual prosperity, tightly woven into the devotional worship of Lord Krishna. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition centers around a stark white mother cow and her small calf, beautifully contrasted against a vibrant orange background. The majestic Kamadhenu is depicted in profile with an expressive, almond-shaped eye, turning her head gracefully backward and downward to nudge her calf. Her divine status is conveyed through her elaborate festive adornments. Her horns are wrapped in deep green festive cloth and crowned with a cluster of vibrant mor pankh (peacock feathers), a homage to Krishna, while a decorative gold collar with a large hanging temple bell hugs her neck. Her lower legs and hooves are highlighted in matching bright orange-saffron hues that complement the distinct handprints and circular ritual dots scattered across her pristine white coat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe presence of bright saffron handprints is indicative of the presence of Krishna and associated with the auspicious festival of Gopashtami. On this day, cows are ritually bathed, decorated and honored with sacred markings by Gopas and Gopis as tokens of deep gratitude and reverence for their life-sustaining and gentle nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe small calf is rendered in a highly dynamic, animated stance, leaning toward its mother's prominent orange udder. Mirroring the color scheme of Kamadhenu, the calf features a bright white coat dotted with smaller orange circular markings and wears a delicate golden necklace around its neck. The intimate gaze between the mother and the calf provides an emotional heart to the canvas, illustrating Vatsalya Rasa, the sentiment of maternal love, which is a key aspect of Krishna devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbove them, a large pink lotus blossom serves as a magnificent visual anchor. This central lotus sprouts from a thick, curved green stem and is flanked by large, scalloped green lotus pads (kamal patra) featuring delicate line work for the veins. Graceful green stems loop and curl in fluid tendrils outward from this central cluster, reaching toward the corners of the canvas where smaller, blooming pink lotuses and delicate closed buds fill the surrounding space in a harmonious, balanced arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire scene is encased in a sophisticated border that frames the artwork and provides a formal finish. A thin, stark red line forms the inner border, separating the central field from a wide blue main band. This wide band features a continuous, undulating green vine adorned with small pink rosebuds and delicate green leaves. A final solid red frame bounds the entire piece, grounding the bright color palette and providing a clean, striking finish to the organic and highly detailed interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jayesh Sharma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48339726794966,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Vatsalya_Rasa_in_Pichwai_by_Jayesh_Sharma.png?v=1780986791","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/vatsalya-rasa-in-pichwai-by-jayesh-sharma","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}