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Pichwai Art Course
The paintings hanging behind the idol of Shrinathji in the Nathdwara temple are traditional Pichwai art. This art form emerged in the 17th century and emerged at the aforementioned Nathdwara temple in Rajasthan.
These intricate hand-painted artworks are dedicated to Shrinathji, traditionally painted on a hand-spun cloth with much precision, capture different moods and expressions of Krishna, and mostly depict temple rituals of Shrinath ji temple such as adornment, and festivals like Janmashtami. Motifs like cows and lotus, are very prominent in the paintings. Pichwai art tradition has been passed through generations in quite a sacred manner. The painting is not taught in an educational institution but is learned under the guidance of a master artist.
Rooftop brings you a comprehensive and detailed course about Pichwai art with an award-winning artist Shri Rajaram Sharma ji.