Rama Worshipping Shiva Linga at Rameswaram

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Kalamkari paintings are very popular world-wide. It is a type of hand-painted or block-printed painting done on cotton textile. Majorly kalmakari paintings and textiles are produced in Isfahan and Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Kalmakari artists use only natural dyes to make these beautiful artworks. Kalamkari work is a very intricate type of work that involves twenty-three steps. Usually in Kalmakari art the "kalam" or pen is used for drawing subjects and filling in the colors. The work is absolutely inspired by Hindu Mythology and Hindu Epics.

This beautiful kalmakari painting from Exotic India depicts Lord Rama Worshipping Shiva Linga at Rameswaram. The painting is inspired from one of the Hindu mythological classics, Ramayana. In this gorgeous kalmakari painting Lord Rama (the incarnation of lord Vishnu on earth) can be seen worshipping Shiva Linga at Rameswaram (Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site in India). Lord Rama is accompanied by Vibhishan (brother of Ravana, king of Lanka) who is sitting on the floor, and Lord Hanumana (Hindu God and Divine Monkey) who is standing beside Lord Rama. Rama is offering fruits to Shiva Linga with full grace and humbleness.

According to Mythology this scene is before the Rama-Ravana war, where Rama is worshipping Shiva Linga, seeking Shiva’s blessings before the war. Lord Rama is praying for lord Shiva’s support as he is about to attack Lanka to bring his wife Sita back from Ravana’s custody. Beautiful earthly colors used in the painting are making the whole painting look even more gorgeous and intricate. This beautiful kalmakari artwork is done on cotton with all natural and organic colors. The size of the painting is 41 inch X 30 inch. This beautiful painting of Lord Rama represents spiritual significance as Lord Rama was amongst the most peaceful incarnations of Lord Vishnu on earth.