KARM 108

Radha-Krishna with the Gopis Pattachitra Painting on Canvas by Akankshya Panda

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Specifications
  • Art formPattachitra
  • ArtistAkankshya Panda
  • MediumAcrylic Painting on Canvas
  • Dimensions13 in (H) x 19 in (W)
Description

This Pattachitra artwork beautifully renders the divine romance of Radha and Krishna, encircled by the adoring Gopis. This iconic imagery from the Bhagavata Purana symbolises the pinnacle of devotional love, where Radha embodies the individual soul's yearning for the divine, and the Gopis represent diverse forms of spiritual longing, all culminating in union with Lord Krishna, the Supreme Being. Akankshya Panda’s rendition captures this transcendental dance of devotion with characteristic Pattachitra grace, featuring the azure-skinned Krishna and golden-hued Radha, their forms delineated with the tradition's signature strong outlines and vibrant, flat colour fields, inviting contemplation into their sacred lila.

Created by Akankshya Panda, this piece exemplifies the enduring legacy of Pattachitra, Odisha’s celebrated cloth-based scroll painting tradition. Originating from Puri and the famed artisan village of Raghurajpur, the art form historically involves preparing a cotton canvas, or 'patta,' with a blend of tamarind gum and chalk, then burnishing it to a smooth finish. While traditionally natural mineral and vegetable pigments were employed, Panda's work here utilizes acrylics on canvas, a contemporary adaptation that maintains the Pattachitra aesthetic of bold brushwork, intricate detailing, and ornate floral borders, echoing themes from Lord Jagannath worship, Krishna-lila, and the Dashavatara.

This Pattachitra painting is a singular, handmade original by Akankshya Panda, not a reproduction print. It is offered with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, verifying its provenance and craftsmanship. We ensure complimentary, insured delivery across India, guaranteeing its safe arrival to your collection.

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Material & Care

Acrylic Painting on Canvas.

  • 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

Radha-Krishna with the Gopis Pattachitra Painting on Canvas by Akankshya Panda

This Pattachitra artwork beautifully renders the divine romance of Radha and Krishna, encircled by the adoring Gopis.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Radha-Krishna with the Gopis Pattachitra Painting on Canvas by Akankshya Panda

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This iconic imagery from the Bhagavata Purana symbolises the pinnacle of devotional love, where Radha embodies the individual soul's yearning for the divine, and the Gopis represent diverse forms of spiritual longing, all culminating in union with Lord Krishna, the Supreme Being.

Radha-Krishna with the Gopis Pattachitra Painting on Canvas by Akankshya Panda

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Akankshya Panda’s rendition captures this transcendental dance of devotion with characteristic Pattachitra grace, featuring the azure-skinned Krishna and golden-hued Radha, their forms delineated with the tradition's signature strong outlines and vibrant, flat colour fields, inviting contemplation into their sacred lila.Created by Akankshya Panda, this piece exemplifies the enduring legacy of Pattachitra, Odisha’s celebrated cloth-based scroll painting tradition.

Radha-Krishna with the Gopis Pattachitra Painting on Canvas by Akankshya Panda

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Originating from Puri and the famed artisan village of Raghurajpur, the art form historically involves preparing a cotton canvas, or 'patta,' with a blend of tamarind gum and chalk, then burnishing it to a smooth finish.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha