Murlidhar and Radharani with Ten Incarnations of Lord Vishnu (Dashavatara) Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

This captivating Pattachitra from Orissa masterfully depicts Murlidhar, Lord Krishna playing his flute, alongside Radharani, his eternal consort. Their presence embodies divine love and cosmic harmony, a central theme in Vaishnavism. Surrounding this sacred duo are the Dashavatara, the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu: Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. Each avatar is rendered with the characteristic stylisation of Pattachitra, designed to uphold dharma and restore balance to the universe across different yugas, narrating a profound theological narrative within a single frame.

Crafted by Rabi Behera from Puri, a renowned centre for this traditional art, this painting exemplifies the exacting standards of Pattachitra. The artist employs natural colours, meticulously prepared from minerals, plants, and conch shells, applied onto a specially treated, handmade cloth base known as a ‘patta’. The visible hand technique reveals crisp, unwavering lines, intricate detailing in the attire and iconography, and vibrant, flat blocks of colour, all executed without the use of shading, creating a distinct visual vocabulary that has been passed down through generations of Chitrakars.

This Murlidhar and Radharani with Dashavatara is a singular, original work of art, distinguished from any mass-produced print. It will be accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, affirming its provenance and genuine nature. We ensure its safe transit with complimentary insured delivery provided across India.