Patanjali Pattachitra Painting by Rabi Behera

This exquisite Pattachitra painting depicts Patanjali, the revered sage celebrated for his foundational work on Yoga philosophy, the Yoga Sutras. Often considered an incarnation of Adi Shesha, the cosmic serpent, Patanjali is traditionally shown in a meditative posture, embodying deep wisdom and spiritual discipline. Here, master artist Rabi Behera renders Patanjali with the characteristic bold outlines and vibrant, flattened forms of the Pattachitra tradition, allowing the sage's iconic presence to command attention within an ornamental frame, reflecting the divine reverence intrinsic to this art.

Crafted by Rabi Behera, a master of this ancient art form, this piece exemplifies the meticulous process of Pattachitra, meaning 'cloth painting.' Hailing from Odisha, particularly the artist village of Raghurajpur near Puri, this tradition involves preparing a cloth base, known as 'patta,' with a coating of tamarind glue and chalk. The artist then applies natural mineral and vegetable colors, meticulously building up the composition before defining forms with strong, decisive outlines and framing the scene with intricate floral borders. This age-old technique transforms simple cloth into a vibrant narrative scroll.

This particular Pattachitra is a singular, handmade original, reflecting Rabi Behera's individual mastery rather than being a reproduction. It ships complete with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, verifying its provenance and unique status. For our patrons, we ensure a seamless acquisition experience with complimentary insured delivery extended across India.