Gita Upadesha by Krishna to Arjuna

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Name: Gita Upadesha by Krishna to Arjuna
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: DO78
Price: 170.00 USD
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$170

Arjuna is one of the important characters of the epic Mahabharata, one of the two most renowned epics of Ancient India that follows the story of Kaurava and the Pandava princes. Arjuna is the son of Pandu and Kunti and by the spirit is the son of Indra. Meanwhile, Krisha is a main deity Hinduism, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna is also holding a major role in the Mahabharata. Within the Mahabharata is the Bhagavad Gita which details a legendary chariot driven by Krishna and Arjuna. The chariot symbolizes the body (represented by Arjuna as the passenger) while the chariot is commanded by Lord Krishna that represents the Atma or the Self (deeper intellect). Together, Lord Krishna and Arjuna are depicted setting off for the war (Kurukshetra). This very chariot ride can be interpreted as a metaphor for a human's inner sense and the body, a battle of the mind. The five horses in the painting are aptly called indriyas or the five senses (sight, smell, touch, hearing, taste). Lord Krishna (intellect) and Arjuna (body) leading these senses towards the battle is symbolic of how the Mind, Self, and Senses work together to lead a person to the right situation.

In this painting, Lord Krisha is depicted with blue skin, true to the tradition where the holiness of the gods is signaled by blue skin. Arjuna is depicted with orange skin. His hands are in an Anjali mudra (giving praise) while Krishna’s hands are on the reins. Both are opulently dressed. They are painted with the Madhubahi traditions of lively natural colors such as red, orange, blue, and green. A key feature of this painting style is its handcrafted geometric patters that fill every inch of the painting as seen on the bodies of the horse, the flower-filled backdrop, and even the borders.

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Item Code:	DO78
Specifications:	Madhubani Painting on Hand Made PaperFolk Painting from the Village of Madhubani (Bihar)
Dimensions	28.5 inches X 20.5 inches

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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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