Kurma Avatar of Lord Vishnu Having Gods and Demons as His Children on PATTI FOLK from the TEMPLE TOWN PURI (ORISSA) Artist Rabi Behera Painting

This exquisite painting from the temple town of Puri, Odisha, depicts a pivotal moment in Hindu cosmology: the Kurma Avatar of Lord Vishnu. As the second of the Dashavatara, Vishnu assumes the form of a giant tortoise to support Mount Mandara during the Samudra Manthan, the cosmic churning of the ocean of milk. This epochal event saw the devas and asuras, gods and demons, collaborate to retrieve the amrita, the nectar of immortality. The painting vividly captures this sacred narrative, rendering the divine tortoise as the unwavering foundation amidst the tumultuous cosmic endeavor, a powerful symbol of Vishnu's role as preserver and sustainer.

This masterful example of Pattachitra art, created by the renowned folk artist Rabi Behera, is rendered using traditional water colours on a prepared cloth canvas, known as 'patti'. The art form, originating from Odisha, is celebrated for its intricate details, vibrant natural pigments, and bold, linear outlines. Behera's skill is evident in the precise brushwork and the characteristic storytelling clarity of the style, where each element contributes to the unfolding of the sacred narrative with devotional intensity.

As a one of a kind original, this Pattachitra painting is not a print or reproduction. Each brushstroke carries the unique hand and vision of the artist, Rabi Behera, making it a truly singular acquisition. This work ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality, and benefits from complimentary insured delivery across India.