{"product_id":"yagyanarayana-in-pattachitra-by-pravat-maharana","title":"Yagyanarayana in Pattachitra by Pravat Maharana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis Pattachitra painting by Pravat Maharana showcases a powerful vertical composition framed against a deep obsidian-black background. The central focus is the Jagannath Triad rising from a blazing backdrop of orange and crimson flaes, being manifested as Yagyanarayana, the ultimate recipient and the very soul of Yagya, the sacrificial fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting from Odisha, known for its intricate details, mythological narratives and the use of natural mineral pigments. It is characterized by its disciplined line-heavy style and the presence of decorative floral borders that frame every composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork utilizes a dramatic, high-contrast vertical layout set against a black background. Instead of a traditional temple sanctum, the central focus is a roaring pillar of orange flames. The Jagannath Triad emerges directly from this sacred fire, visually demonstrating that the deities and the sacrificial flames are one and the same entity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe architecture of the painting is designed to mimic a grand, active Vedic ritual. Emerging from the center of the fire is Lord Jagannath, his black face and circular eyes glowing with cosmic power. Above him is his brother, the white-complexioned Lord Balabhadra, anchoring the top of the fiery pillar. Nested safely on Lord Jagannath’s lap is their sister, Goddess Subhadra, her golden skin reflecting the warmth of the flames.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth, Lord Balabhadra and Lord Jagannath, are shown holding the shankha (conch shell) and chakra (discus). Lord Jagannath is identified by his dark complexion, long garland around his neck, and the gadha (mace) and kamal (lotus) held in his hands. Lord Balabhadra is depicted above with a stark white complexion, Shesha behind his head, and carrying the hala (plough) and the musala (club or pestle). Goddess Subhadra sits gracefully in a smaller, golden-yellow form, heavily adorned with fine floral clothing and jewelry, holding a lotus with a long stem in her hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeated in reverent lines along the base of the fire, to the left, are the Rishis (sages) and royal patrons. Dressed in beautifully patterned traditional dhotis, they sit with hands folded in Anjali mudra, chanting the mantras that sustain the cosmic fire. At the bottom right, the multi-faced, golden-skinned creator god, Lord Brahma, acts as the supreme priest (Brahma priest) overseeing the flawless execution of the ritual. He is accompanied by Lord Shiva and Lord Indra, characteristic of a Yagyanarayana painting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirectly in front of the blazing hearth, the checkerboard floor represents the purified ritual altar. The items placed here are the vital components of a fire sacrifice. A plate is piled high with fruits and food offerings to be consecrated by the fire. Next to the plate is a decorated vessel containing the sacred ghee (clarified butter), the primary fuel poured into a Yagya to invoke the deity, and a tall, burning diya (lamp) stands beside it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire sacred event is crowned by a magnificent, scalloped arch adorned with hanging floral tassels, turning the composition into a permanent, heavenly portal. The piece is bound by a classic Pattachitra border. The upper corners outside the arch are packed with dense, rolling Kapa (scrollwork) foliage in black and white. A wide, rhythmic band of vines and leaves wraps the frame, stabilizing the raw, explosive energy of the cosmic fire inside and providing a pristine, formal finish to this masterpiece of Vedic devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pravat Maharana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48287926911190,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Yagyanarayana_in_Pattachitra_by_Pravat_Maharana.png?v=1779688207","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/yagyanarayana-in-pattachitra-by-pravat-maharana","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}