Kali on Shiva's Shava

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Item Code:	DB44
Specifications:	Madhubani Painting on Hand Made Paper
Dimensions	1.7 ft x 2.5 ft

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The people of Mithila are a religious people. They paint paintings illustrating scenes from the mythology of Ram, Krishna, and Shiva etc. Only a devotee of the Goddess in her dark aspect as the devouress of time is wholly at home with the idea that with all her hideous outward appearance she is the loving mother.

The story goes that once Parvati was so angry that her whole body turned black and she started to dance-a dance of destruction. Unable to stop her, Shiva, as the last resort, lay himself in her way in the form of a corpse. Only when Parvati, as Kali, realized that she had stepped on her husband, did she stop to think what she was doing and she hung out her tongue in shame. The image of the goddess as the destroyer is quite graphic - a necklace of human heads, skull and a sickle in hand and a red tongue hanging out. The dead body that she steps so nonchalantly on in this painting in the shava or literally, the corpse which signifies many things-her triumph in general, the limits of time, and in some cases even Shiva, bereft of his power, when his shakti has emanated itself and left him. Shiva lying in a convoluted position has a cobra around his neck. In one hand he holds the trishula and the in the other hand, the 'damaru', a small hand drum. The crescent moon still shines, as he himself lies lifeless.

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Colors of Tradition: Exploring the Artistry Behind Madhubani Paintings

Madhubani painting is also known as Mithila art as it is practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It has specifically originated from the Madhubani district of the state of Bihar. Traditionally, the women of this region created these paintings and in recent years, it has become a widely practiced art and has now become renowned throughout the world. This art expresses the creativity and culture of the people of Mithila and is passed from one generation to another. In this way, the heritage of Madhubani art has been preserved for many decades. The subjects of these paintings are usually religion, love, and fertility. Sometimes, social events like festivals, weddings, and royal court are also depicted in the paintings. The most commonly painted designs and themes are the forms of Hindu Gods and Goddesses such as Ganesha, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Krishna, and Ram. The characteristic features of Madhubani paintings are their vibrant colors and eye-catching geometrical patterns. The empty spaces are filled with traditional motifs such as floral and foliate patterns, animals, birds, geometrical structures, and other designs. The local artists create these paintings using a variety of items such as matchsticks, twigs, brushes, pens, or even their own fingers. The paints are usually made with natural dyes and pigments.
As simple as it may seem, the making process of the world-famous Madhubani paintings is certainly not easy and requires lots of hard labor.

Traditional Madhubani paintings are done either on cloth, handmade paper, or canvas. Select the medium of painting as per your choice. If you have chosen cloth, attach it to cardboard to make a solid base. The making of the painting begins with making a double-lined border. This is a very important step because the border is filled with various geographical shapes and patterns or other motifs. The average width of the border is 1.5 - 2 cm. Now that the border is created, you will be left with a blank middle space. This is the main workspace. Start drawing your choice of figure, designs, and shapes. These must be relevant to the Madhubani painting themes.

When the key design has been made, the empty spaces in between are filled with some designs.
Now is the time to color the painting using vivid shades and hues. Colors in Madhubani are sourced from nature; Indigo is used to produce blue, flower juice produces red, turmeric gives yellow, leaves produce green, cow dung mixed soot gives black, and rice powder gives white.

To paint these colors, the artist uses a bamboo stick and wraps cotton around it. This acts as a traditional brush.
The entire painting is now painted using this special brush with natural vibrant colors. · However, in modern times, the common brush is used and instead of natural colors, artists prefer to use acrylic paints.

Since the entire painting is made with natural materials and colors, it appears simple yet enriching. Originally, this art was created on mud walls or soil grounds but when it evolved over many years, the people of Madhubani started to make it on fabric and paper. Today, this art has become globalized and is receiving worldwide attention and appreciation.

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