Padmasana Gajalakshmi

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Devi Lakshmi, seated in the belly of a pale pink lotus (‘padma’) bloom. A gigantic throne (‘asana’) quivering with life and beauty like the Devi who graces it, its strong young stem buried into the depths of the cool, blue waters. Flanked by fresh green lilypads, upon which stand a pair of elephants (‘gaja’) waving lotuses in their trunks which they raise over Her head. Accompanied by these strong, powerful, gentle animals of the Indian wild, She is known as Gajalakshmi.

The term padmasana also connotes the stance of Her legs. The hip-and-knees trifecta on the same plane, the heels gathered directly below the navel, and the soles of the feet facing skywards. This seated-contemplative (‘dhyani’) asana is the culmination of all yogic asanas. Long, smooth limbs clad in a white saree; the four arms of the chaturbhujadharini (the one possessed of four arms) holding lotuses, dispensing blessings, and gesturing fearlessness. The blue skies behind Her contrast sharply with the reds and pinks on Her person as well as with the shade of blue that defines the waters in the foreground.

A temple entrance-like structure is painted over the upper edge of the painting. Thick borders in orange and scarlet define all four edges of the central panel. Solid-coloured vines and lotus petals, set off by the hints of bright blue in all four corners frame the composition.

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Item Code:	PW96
Artist:	Rabi Behera
Specifications:	Water Color Painting on PattiFolk Art From The Temple Town Puri (Orissa)Artist: Rabi Behra
Dimensions	6.5 inch x 8.5 inch

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Mastering the Ancient Technique: Exploring the Meticulous Creation of Pattachitra Paintings

The traditional Pattachitra is a scroll painting that is done on cloth. This is revealed in the name; Pattachitra is a Sanskrit term made from two words i.e. Patta meaning cloth and Chitra meaning picture. The main subject of this painting is portraying Hindu mythological narratives, scenes from religious texts, and folktales. Pattachitra paintings are especially practiced in eastern Indian states such as West Bengal and Odisha, and also in some parts of Bangladesh. This art form is closely related to Shri Jagannath and the tradition of the Vaishnava sect. It is believed that Pattachitra art originated in the 11th century and the people of Odisha practice it even today without any discrepancy. Bengalis use these scroll paintings for ritual purposes (as a visual device) during the performance of a song or Aarti.

Pattachitra paintings are characterized by creative and traditional motifs/designs, decorative borders, and bright colorful applications. The outline of the figure and motifs are bold and sharp. Some common shapes and motifs seen in these paintings are trees, flowers, leaves, elephants, and other creatures. The artists of Odisha and Bengal still use the traditional method of painting which gives a unique look to it altogether.

1. Canvas is prepared

The process of painting a Pattachitra begins by preparing the canvas (patta). Generally, cotton cloth is used for making the canvas. The local artists dip the cotton cloth in a mixture of tamarind seeds and water for a few days. The cloth is then taken out and dried in the sun. Now natural gum is applied over it to stick another layer of cotton cloth on it. Thus a thick layer of cotton cloth is formed. This layered cotton is sun-dried and a paste of chalk powder, tamarind, and gum is applied on both sides. The surface of the cloth is then rubbed with two different stones for smoothening and it is again dried. This process gives the cloth a leathery finish and it is now ready to be painted.

2. Natural colors are made using traditional method

The painters prepare and use vegetable and mineral colors for application in the painting. White color is made from conch shells, black is made by burning coconut shells, Hingula is used for red color, Ramaraja for blue, and Haritala for yellow.

3. Colors are filled in

The artist now makes a double-lined border on all four sides of the canvas. The local artists are so expert in painting that they do not draw figures and motifs with pencil but directly draw them with a brush. The paint brushes that the painters use are made of the hair of domestic animals, a bunch of which is tied to the end of a bamboo stick. The figures are now painted with natural colors using the indigenous brushes. The outline is thickened with black color.

4. Painting is given a finishing

Finally, the painting is varnished/glazed to protect it from any damage and to get a glossy shine on the surface.

The making of a Pattachitra is laborious work and therefore, one painting may sometimes take over a month to complete. Due to their classical look, these paintings are admired by people from all over the world. The artistic skills used in Pattachitra are passed down from one generation to another and thus are preserved to date.

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