Gita Upadesha by Krishna to Arjuna

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Name: Gita Upadesha by Krishna to Arjuna
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: DO28
Price: 180.00 USD
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$180

Krishna and Arjuna are prominent characters from one of India's most important epics, the Mahabharata. Lord Krishna is one of the most revered Gods in Hinduism is the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Meanwhile, Arjuna is a third of the Pandava brothers and was keyto the Pandava victory in the Kurukshetra war. The two major characters riding the chariot has been a subject of many artworks for centuries. This iconic scene is also depicted in this painting, where Arjuna can be seen riding on the passenger side while Lord Krishna reins in the horses.

They are on a chariot on the way to Kurukshetra. Lord Krishna controlling the reigns which are an image that represents one's ability to train the mind and senses. The chariot represents the body, Arjune represents the body, while Lord Krishna represents the Atma or the higher self. They are en route to a battle between the Kauravas (evil) and Pandavas (good) while Kurukshetra is the inner mind. Lord Krishna holding the reins represent how the minds control the senses (the horses or Indriya). These senses include sight, smell, sound, and taste). The synergy of body, mind, and soul are key to championing these senses. Lord Krisha is depicted with a peacock-feather crown and four arms. One hand is on the rein, another holds a disk (Sudarshana Chakra), a conch, and the other in attention to Arjuna. Meanwhile, the latter is depicted with the mighty bow and arrow, his choice of weapon which symbolizes his strength. The sun is also depicted as shining brightly in various colors. Symbols of a lotus flower also adorn the wheels, symbolizing divine power.

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	Madhubani Painting on Hand Made PaperFolk Painting from the Village of Madhubani (Bihar)Artist: Megha Devi
	Dimensions: 29 inches X 21 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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