KARM 108

Ram Darbar Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
    ARTIST:RABI BEHERA
  • Dimensions18 in (H) x 12 in (W)
Description

This vibrant traditional Indian painting from Orissa presents the auspicious Ram Darbar, a revered motif in Hindu iconography. Lord Rama, the epitome of dharma and righteous kingship, is depicted enthroned alongside his steadfast consort Sita. They are flanked by his devoted brother Lakshmana and the ever-loyal Hanuman, who often appears kneeling in humble service. This iconic scene embodies ideals of devotion, familial duty, and enlightened governance, rendered with the distinctive visual vocabulary of the region.

Crafted by the skilled hand of artist Rabi Behera from Puri, this Pattachitra exemplifies the enduring legacy of Odisha's sacred art traditions. The term 'Paata' refers to the treated cloth canvas, meticulously prepared to receive the rich, often natural, pigments. Behera's technique is evident in the painting's precise outlines, intricate patterns, and the flat, vibrant colour fields that characterise this distinctive folk idiom, a testament to generations of artisanal knowledge.

As a singular work of art, this Ram Darbar painting is a one-of-a-kind original, not a reproduction. It arrives with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and unique status. Enjoy the peace of mind of free, insured delivery across India, bringing this magnificent piece directly from its maker to your collection.

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Material & Care

Paata painting from Orissa
ARTIST:RABI BEHERA.

  • 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

Ram Darbar Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

This vibrant traditional Indian painting from Orissa presents the auspicious Ram Darbar, a revered motif in Hindu iconography.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Ram Darbar Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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Lord Rama, the epitome of dharma and righteous kingship, is depicted enthroned alongside his steadfast consort Sita.

Ram Darbar Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

02

They are flanked by his devoted brother Lakshmana and the ever-loyal Hanuman, who often appears kneeling in humble service.

Ram Darbar Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

03

This iconic scene embodies ideals of devotion, familial duty, and enlightened governance, rendered with the distinctive visual vocabulary of the region.Crafted by the skilled hand of artist Rabi Behera from Puri, this Pattachitra exemplifies the enduring legacy of Odisha's sacred art traditions.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha