Mahakali with Yantra- The Cosmic Form of Goddess Kali

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Name: Mahakali with Yantra- The Cosmic Form of Goddess Kali
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: DP34
Price: 180.00 USD
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$180

Madhubani art is a manifestation of the rich tradition of India, representing the unique creativity and culture of Mithila region of Bihar. This Mahakali painting aptly depicts the ever-so-famous attributes of Madhubani of being portrayed in complex geometrical patterns and a representation of Hindu deity. Goddess Mahakali is a personification of the universal power of transformation, the transcendent power of time and a great Goddess who rules unchallenged over the universe and all that is in it.

Mahakali is the cosmic form of goddess Kali who holds the power of all deities in her ten hands. The painter has used his distinctive creativity in this miniature by depicting the Goddess in an elegant pure white color with her ten hands carrying the iconic implements of destruction and saviour and the ten legs folded in an artistic manner. The painter has very beautifully portrayed the large sun haloed blue colored crown, adorned with red petals of divinity and the contrasting essence of the long and dense ferocious hair and the tongue protruding out in shame; adorned in sober jewels and a long garland of severed heads.

The painter has depicted the painting in complete aspects by painting the cosmic Mahakali mantra on the left in a cloud and Mahakali Yantra of nullifying ill effects towards the right. As you look at the top corners, you will see owls been painted, symbolizing Mahakali’s emblem on her war flag. Her hand carves complement to that of the beautiful floral border and the choice of colors used by the painter, highlights the self-patterned pink background in the most alluring ways.

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	DP34
	Madhubani Painting On Hand Made PaperFolk Painting from the Village of Madhubani (Bihar)
	Dimensions: 28.50 inch X 20.5 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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