Traditional Painting Krishna and Gopis on Boat
Item Number: 569
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Description
This painting is a traditional art form done in the state of Orissa in India. Here Krishna is depicted in the ferry boat of love with the gopis. Swami Kriyananda explained that Krishna's leela with the gopis implies that each person must individually make love to God.
This painting was purchased during the recent pilgrimage to India and is full of Divine blessings.
Special Instructions
Some notes about the art form known as Pata Chitra. This art form is originated around the Jagannath Temple in Puri (Orissa).
The base material is hand made canvas and is prepared by pasting layers of cotton cloth with the help of tamarind glue.
Only earth stone and mineral colours are used to paint the pattas. The gum used with the and mixed with a coconut shell.
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