KARM 108

Madhav-Madhavi (Radha-Krishna) with Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
  • Dimensions13 in (H) x 13 in (W)
Description

This exquisite Paata painting from Orissa vividly portrays the eternal love story of Madhav-Madhavi, revered as Radha-Krishna, who embody the pinnacle of divine romance and spiritual devotion in Hindu tradition. Surrounding the central divine couple, the artwork intricately depicts the Dashavatara, the ten principal avatars of Lord Vishnu. Each avatar, from Matsya, the fish, to Kalki, the future redeemer, is rendered with meticulous detail, signifying Vishnu's periodic descents to Earth to restore dharma and cosmic balance.

Crafted by the skilled hand of Rabi Behera from Puri, this piece exemplifies the distinct medium of Paata painting from Orissa. The artist employs traditional techniques, preparing a canvas from treated cloth, and using natural mineral and vegetable pigments to achieve the characteristic rich, earthy palette and luminous finish. The visible brushwork reveals a meticulous application of color within fine, confident outlines, a hallmark of this revered artisanal practice.

This painting is a unique, one of a kind original, meticulously created by hand, distinct from any print. It ships accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity and includes complimentary, insured delivery across India, ensuring its pristine arrival to your esteemed collection.

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Material & Care

Paata painting from Orissa.

  • Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the pigments
  • Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
  • Avoid moisture, humidity, water and sprays
  • Frame under UV-protective glass for longevity
  • Handmade — slight irregularities are the artist's signature

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha

Madhav-Madhavi (Radha-Krishna) with Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

This exquisite Paata painting from Orissa vividly portrays the eternal love story of Madhav-Madhavi, revered as Radha-Krishna, who embody the pinnacle of divine romance and spiritual devotion in Hindu tradition.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Madhav-Madhavi (Radha-Krishna) with Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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Surrounding the central divine couple, the artwork intricately depicts the Dashavatara, the ten principal avatars of Lord Vishnu.

Madhav-Madhavi (Radha-Krishna) with Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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Each avatar, from Matsya, the fish, to Kalki, the future redeemer, is rendered with meticulous detail, signifying Vishnu's periodic descents to Earth to restore dharma and cosmic balance.Crafted by the skilled hand of Rabi Behera from Puri, this piece exemplifies the distinct medium of Paata painting from Orissa.

Madhav-Madhavi (Radha-Krishna) with Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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The artist employs traditional techniques, preparing a canvas from treated cloth, and using natural mineral and vegetable pigments to achieve the characteristic rich, earthy palette and luminous finish.

The tradition

Painted on treated patti cloth in the temple town of Puri, Odisha, in natural stone and shell colours.

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha