Goddess Kali On Shiva

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The glories of goddess Kali, who holds the strings of time and death in her control are universal. Her expansive dark form, lolling tongue, ethereal ornamentation, and readiness to salvage her devotees from all troubles have made the goddess a universal symbol of the fierceness of motherhood. A depiction of the majestic greatness of the dark mother in a simple, folk tone, this goddess Kali Madhubani painting is a truly exotic work of art.

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Item Code:	PZ61
Specifications:	Madhubani Painting on Hand Made Paper, Folk Painting from the Village of Madhubani (Bihar)
Dimensions	19.0 inch X 27.0 inch

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A tasteful interplay of ivory white and black, the goddess Kali painting provides a glimpse into the visions of the people of Madhubani and how they visualize the roopa of Maa Kali. The traditional aspects of the goddess- her four arms, a garland of skulls, a girdle of severed hands, large eyes, and Shiva under her feet, are all drawn by the artist, but they have been given a quintessentially folk touch. Maa Kali’s long black tresses are turned into an unusually beautiful halo around her, the Mundamala (garland of skulls) is condensed into a small necklace that sits close to Devi’s neck, and her Khadaga is drawn like a sickle- a farming implement which the artists from the agricultural state of Bihar are well acquainted with. Another distinctive attribute added to the appearance of goddess Kali is a conch shell (shankha) in her secondary right hand, used by Devi before and after a battle, to proclaim her eternal victories.

Shiva Mahadeva who lies underneath is presented with a remarkably young countenance and has his trident half visible in the foreground. Sprawling leaf-less branches drawn like downward moving lightning in the night sky, shroud the presence of Maa Kali. Bordered with geometrical patterns and a dark slip, the painting is an unassuming yet exotic representation of the powers of Maa Kali.

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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