Krishna and Balarama Leaving for Mathura with Akrura

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Krisha is one of the most renowned Hindu Gods. He takes a prominent role in the epic Mahabharata. In this painting he is depicted with his brother, Balarama, the god of agriculture and strength, as they rode a chariot at the helm of Akrura. The latter is chief of the Kansa peoples (from ancient India). He was ordered by Kamsa, a tyrant ruler of Mathura, to bring Krishna to him so he can kill the god. This follows a prophesy heard by Kamsa that Krishna will be the one to end him.

Akrura was said to have invited the brothers to Mathura with the pretext of celebrating a special occasion. Krishna and Balarama's parents, were against the idea, same as the people of Gokul. In this painting, the people surrounding the chariot appear to be bidding farewell to the two, a scene that tells that Akrura was able to convince them to come. Balarama can be seen at the center, opulently dressed while holding his mace. Meanwhile, Krishna can be seen engaging with the ladies, decked in fine clothing and peacock-feather crown while holding his flute. At the bottom of the painting are symbolic elements significant to Buddhism (especially with regards to Lord Vishnu). Some of the symbolisms include: the fish can represent one of Lord Vishnu’s avatars, Matsya, who takes a form of a fish; the frog (reincarnation);and the lotus which stands for existence and liberation. The chakra (disk) symbolizes the mind or consciousness. Meanwhile, the conch represents the sound of the universe. The great attention to detail, geometric prints and patterns, and the use of a vibrant color palette are touches of the Madhubani art style.

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Item Code:	DO56
Artist:	Jitendra Kumar
Specifications:	Madhubani Painting on Hand Made PaperFolk Painting from the Village of Madhubani (Bihar)Artist - Jitendra Kumar
Dimensions	28 inch x 20 inch

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Colors of Tradition: Exploring the Artistry Behind Madhubani Paintings

Madhubani painting is also known as Mithila art as it is practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It has specifically originated from the Madhubani district of the state of Bihar. Traditionally, the women of this region created these paintings and in recent years, it has become a widely practiced art and has now become renowned throughout the world. This art expresses the creativity and culture of the people of Mithila and is passed from one generation to another. In this way, the heritage of Madhubani art has been preserved for many decades. The subjects of these paintings are usually religion, love, and fertility. Sometimes, social events like festivals, weddings, and royal court are also depicted in the paintings. The most commonly painted designs and themes are the forms of Hindu Gods and Goddesses such as Ganesha, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Krishna, and Ram. The characteristic features of Madhubani paintings are their vibrant colors and eye-catching geometrical patterns. The empty spaces are filled with traditional motifs such as floral and foliate patterns, animals, birds, geometrical structures, and other designs. The local artists create these paintings using a variety of items such as matchsticks, twigs, brushes, pens, or even their own fingers. The paints are usually made with natural dyes and pigments.
As simple as it may seem, the making process of the world-famous Madhubani paintings is certainly not easy and requires lots of hard labor.

Traditional Madhubani paintings are done either on cloth, handmade paper, or canvas. Select the medium of painting as per your choice. If you have chosen cloth, attach it to cardboard to make a solid base. The making of the painting begins with making a double-lined border. This is a very important step because the border is filled with various geographical shapes and patterns or other motifs. The average width of the border is 1.5 - 2 cm. Now that the border is created, you will be left with a blank middle space. This is the main workspace. Start drawing your choice of figure, designs, and shapes. These must be relevant to the Madhubani painting themes.

When the key design has been made, the empty spaces in between are filled with some designs.
Now is the time to color the painting using vivid shades and hues. Colors in Madhubani are sourced from nature; Indigo is used to produce blue, flower juice produces red, turmeric gives yellow, leaves produce green, cow dung mixed soot gives black, and rice powder gives white.

To paint these colors, the artist uses a bamboo stick and wraps cotton around it. This acts as a traditional brush.
The entire painting is now painted using this special brush with natural vibrant colors. · However, in modern times, the common brush is used and instead of natural colors, artists prefer to use acrylic paints.

Since the entire painting is made with natural materials and colors, it appears simple yet enriching. Originally, this art was created on mud walls or soil grounds but when it evolved over many years, the people of Madhubani started to make it on fabric and paper. Today, this art has become globalized and is receiving worldwide attention and appreciation.

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