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Pilgrimage to Lord Shiva (Amarnath)

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Lord Shiva, the Supreme Being, is part of the holiest Trimurti. He is the Destroyer among the three gods, the two being Brahma (Creator) and Vishnu (Preserver). Tradition has it that followers of Lord Shiva go on pilgrimages. As depicted in this Madhubani painting, the pilgrims can be seen going about their trek up the Amarnath cave, a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, and perhaps the holiest shrines in Hinduism. This place is believed to have been where Lord Shiva revealed the truth about immortality and creation. The mountain in the painting represents the peak from which the shrine stands on. The cylindrical shape at the center represents the lingam, one of the god's iconic attributes. In Amarnath, it is said that the pilgrims will bear witness to a sight of stalagmite of ice that forms during the pilgrimage season. On the cave is a figure that appears to be Nandi, the bull-like guardian of Lord Shiva's abode.

Madhubani paintings are art forms known to originate from the Bihar region and its unique art form include paintings handcrafted with unconventional materials, maximized use of space, and lively colors. Red, green, black, and brown paint was used mostly to accentuate the predominantly white piece, effectively using color as accents to focal points in the artwork. As seen in this painting, every inch of the handmade paper is filled with details and patterns, leaving no space blank. It is also known for depicting everyday life or other happenings which makes this pilgrimage scene a natural subject for the artist. The painting features pathways filled with pilgrims, some are mounted on animal’s backs while most of the pilgrims go on foot

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Item Code:	DN76
Artist:	Vandana Devi
Specifications:	Madhubani Painting on Hand Made Paper Folk Painting from the Village of Madhubani (Bihar) Artist: Vandana Devi
Dimensions	21 inch x 29 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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