Tales Of Krishna And Its Alluring Bond With Pichwai Painting
India is the bearer of almost 50 folk arts, among which each art form is different in its way. These art forms trace back their presence to 3000 years ago.
India is the bearer of almost 50 folk arts, among which each art form is different in its way. These art forms trace back their presence to 3000 years ago.
Pichwai Lotus painting most importantly depicts the Lords in various Leelas with the Lotus blooms, peacocks, parrots, and cows are kept in the background for vegetation. It is said that Lord Krishna loved Lotus flowers; therefore were significant in Pichwai paintings. The Circle Community introduces the Pichwai Lotus painting with Kanika Singhal. About The Artist
The word ‘Pichwai’ has its roots in Sanskrit. While ‘pich’ refers to ‘behind’, ‘wai’ means ‘hanging’. It is a traditional art form that emerged in the 17th Century at the Nathdwara temple in Rajasthan. Pichwais are intricate paintings dedicated to Shrinathji and are typically hung behind the idol of the deity in local shrines. The
Pichwai Painting is a traditional art of painting the portraits of Lord Krishna and the subjects related. These subjects are cows, lotus, and Gopis. The Pichwai art originated in Rajasthan. It is one of the most reputed art forms of India. It can be found hanging on the walls of the Nathdwara temple in Udaipur.