Vatsayana’s Kamasutra, dedicated to the third cardinal goal (Purushartha) of human life spellbindingly describes the persona of Ganika- women proficient in arts such as music, dancing, poetry, and conversational skills. A Ganika according to Vatsyayana was skilled in 64 Kala (arts) which made her a prized presence in a Janapada (ancient state).
Being in the company of a Ganika and getting a chance to be the audience to their musical performance was sought after by the ancient Nagarakas (urban elite). Celebrating the exemplary Ganikas of ancient India, this acrylic painting of a Lady Playing Veena stunningly presents a woman brimming with youth, beauty, and delicate tunes of the Veena she cradles.
On an aesthetic background of blue, green, yellow, violet, and purple, the lady playing Veena sits draped in the refined attires of a Ganika. In her open tresses that fly in the background in lovely ripples, the lady is wearing a gold Chudamani (hair ornament), in her hair parting is a gold Maangtika, earrings in her ear, a Gajra (floral garland) of white flowers in her hair, sets of golden necklaces sitting exquisitely close to her neck and bosoms, armlets, bracelets and a flowing waistband hugging her shapely waist over her silken red Kaayabandha (waist cloth).
The face and expressions of the beauty in this acrylic painting are breathtaking, and she has her gold-tinted eyes fixed on the Veena that she holds in her hands beautified by Aalta (red dye). There is arresting confidence and grace in her posture and how she appears to be stringing the instrument in her lap.
A turquoise scarf draped on her right hand and the fine golden embroidery on her red waistcloth are painted as dreamy waves, capturing the mood of the lady with the instrument, the ambiance around her, and the effect on her audience. With this divine beauty and the matchless ancient lore of the Ganikas adorning your space, the magic displayed in this painting will be absorbed by your surroundings, transporting you to the cherished performances of these unparalleled women.
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