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DDH493 |
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Artist Rabi Behera |
| Watercolor on Handmade Canvas | |
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18 inch Height X 12 inch Width X inch Length |
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Ships in 1-3 days |
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Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days |
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The focus of this
magnificent Pattachitra painting from Odisha is Lord Hanuman, who
savagely vanquishes a crocodile. According to tradition, Ravan tasked Kalanemi,
a demon, with killing Lord Hanuman as he searched for the Sanjeevani Booti.
Kalanemi, being a crafty guy, devises a strategy to fool Lord Hanuman into believing
that he (Kalanemi) is a sage who wishes to assist. In offering Lord Hanuman his
hermitage to rest during his travels, he also planted a crocodile inside the
pond to murder him as he was taking a dip in it.
Lord Hanuman, unaware
of the scheme, takes a plunge into the pond and is grabbed by a crocodile. He
kills the crocodile, and a beautiful maiden emerges from its lifeless body. She
introduces herself as Dhyanamalini, an apsara doomed to become a crocodile. She
also reveals Kalanemi's evil plan to Lord Hanuman, who then kills Kalanemi, and
continues his search for the Sanjeevani Booti.
In this Pattachitra,
the painters aim to highlight the story by placing representations of Kalanemi
masquerading as the Sage on the right side, Lord Rama thanking Lord Hanuman on
the left, and Lord Hanuman killing the crocodile in the center.
The artist skillfully
employs the traditional Pattachitra style, characterized by intricate patterns
and vivid colors, to bring this mythological tale to life. Lord Hanuman’s form
is portrayed with precision, his face exuding anger and strength. The crocodile's
body coiled around the masculine visage shows a tussle that is beyond
imagination. It is believed that Makarasana, a famous posture in Yogasana is
inspired by this episode.
The painting goes
beyond its artistic allure; it becomes a visual narrative of a lesser-explored
aspect of Hanuman's life. The storytelling prowess of the artist shines
through, capturing the essence of an episode not widely known by devotees. This
Pattachitra masterpiece serves not only as an aesthetic delight but also as a
bridge between art and mythology, inviting viewers to delve deeper into the
intricate tales of Hindu epics.
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