Pichwai

Pichwai Painting are a time-honored form of painting that originated almost 400 years ago in the ancient town of Nathdwara which is located near Udaipur in the Indian State of Rajasthan. Pichwai Paintings require immense skill and precision and can even take months to complete. This particular painting depicts the ceremonies being performed on a Shani Tree. Shani Tree has been considered as one of the most sacred trees in the Hindu Mythology. It is believed that Lord Rama prayed before a Shani Tree before marching into Lanka where the deity Sita was help captive by Ravan. Since ages, Kings and the Kshatriyas have performed Shani Pooja on this day believing it extends their prosperity and victory over enemies. It is a Horizontal Pichwai Painting made on a cotton cloth(36 x 47inches). It is without frame.

Pichwai Painting are a classic form of painting that originated almost 400 years ago in the sacred town of Nathdwara which is located near Udaipur in the Indian State of Rajasthan. Pichwai Paintings require immense skill and precision and can even take months to prepare. In the following painting, we observe the dancing gopis and cows. The Gopis in the painting are not ordinary women. It is believed that they are sages who went through rigorous Tapasaya(deep meditation) in solitude in their previous births and they were rewarded to be as Gopis in their next life cycle. Gopis are the friends of Lord Krishna. Whenever Lord Krishna would play the flute, the gopis would get mesmerized by the tune of the flute and danced to the melody. It is a vertical pichwai painting made on a cotton cloth(48 x 45inches). It is without frame.

This Pichwai painting depicts 'Surya'. Surya is the Sanskrit term for Sun. The oldest existing Vedic hymns of the Rig-Veda mention Surya as the one who empowers knowledge, dispeller of darkness, the good and all life. Sometimes he is also referred as a personified deity as in the painting. Pichwai Paintings are made on a cotton cloth with extreme precision and skill and often require months to prepare. It is a Horizontal Pichwai painting made on cotton cloth (35 x 36inches)

Pichwai Painting, this form of painting originated almost 400 years ago in the time-honored town of Nathdwara which is located in the state named Rajasthan, India. Painting a Pichwai could take several months as they are painted on a cloth and require extreme skill. They are intrinsic and vibrant. In the following pichwai painting we observe the Radha-Krishna surrounded by Gopis and nature. Radha-Krishna are collectively knows as the combined forms of masculine and feminine realities of God. Some devotees worship Radha as they believe it is the only way to attain Krishna since she has merciful nature. It is a horizontal Pichwai painting on cotton cloth( 36 x 60 inches). It is without frame.

This Pichwai painting depicts the celebrations of a Gopashtmi. This festival is dedicated to cows and Lord Krishna. On this day, Nanda Maharaja(Father of Krishna) officially passed on the responsibility of taking care of cows of Vrindavan. In the Hindu religion, the status of the mother has been raised to that of a Goddess. Hence, Cow is considered a holy animal as it is docile and provides us with life sustaining milk unconditionally. Cow has always been considered as a divine bounty on earth. It is a Vertical Pichwai Painting on a cotton cloth (60 x 36 inches). It is without frame.

Pichwai Painting, A very traditional form of painting from the time-honored town of Nathdwara depicting a Raas-Leela on a cotton cloth and these types of paintings were used to narrate the activities of Raas-Leela. In this particular painting we witness a Raas-Leela. In this particular Raas-Leela the females that we see are referred as Gopi's in Raas Leela were not usual girls. They are pure jeevas (Female and Male irrespective of sex). Gopi's are none other than sages who had done rigorous meditation( knows as "tapasya") in their previous births, they were reincarnated as Gopi's and were waiting to merge with their beloved God in this Raas Leela. A vertical pichwai painting made on a cotton cloth (70 x 46 inches). It is without frame.

The following painting displays the celebrations of a festival called "Sharad Poornima". Sharad Poornima marks the end of the monsoon season and is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu Lunar Month of Ashvin (referred to as September-October). Sharad Poornima is considered as the harvest festival. Even to this day, it is believed and practiced among unmarried women(mainly in the Indian State of Orissa) to fast on this day for a suitable groom. It is a Pichwai Painting, A very classic form of painting from the blessed town of Nathdwara depicting the celebrations of a Sharad Poornima. A vertical pichwai painting made on a cotton cloth (60 x 42 inches). It is without frame.

Lord Murugan Painted on a cloth in a very intricate way which is known as a Pichwai painting. These paintings usually depicts a devotional theme and this art has on from generations to generations and is a speciality of Nathdwara a holy town dedicated to Srinathji which is another name of Lord Krishna in Rajasthan.

Painting depicting Kaamdhenu is Painted on a cloth in a very intricate way which is known as a Pichwai painting. These paintings usually depicts a devotional theme and this art has on from generations to generations and is a specialty of Nathdwara a holy town dedicated to Srinathji which is another name of Lord Krishna in Rajasthan.

Painting depicting Krishna's herd Painted using in Pichwai style which is a specialty Nathdwara a holy town dedicated to Srinathji in Rajasthan and these paintings were used by the temple priests to narrate the tales of Gods to the common people.

Pichwai Painting A very ancient form of painting from the holy town of Nathdwara depicting Radha Krishna along with his Gopis on cloth and this type of painting was used to narrate the tales of Krishna to his devotees.

Painting of Krishna's herd on cloth who are waiting for their master done in Pichwai style from the holy town of Nathdwara and these paintings were mostly used by priest to narrate the tales of Krishna to his devotees in ancient time.

Pichwai Painting A Very Ancient Form of Painting From The Holy Town of Nathdwara Depicting Kali Maa On a Cloth And This Type of Painting Was Used To Narrate The Tales of God and Goddess To His and Her Devotees.

Timeless depiction of the Goddess Kali Maa with Kala And Gora Bhairav. Kali is a destroyer of evil forces and Bhairava is described as the protector of women. She is also seen as divine protector and the one who bestows Moksha, or liberation.

Here is the wonderful Pichwai Paintings of Jainism god Neminathajis procession. The name Neminatha consists of two Sanskrit words, Nemi which means rim, felly of a wheel or alternatively thunderbolt and Natha which means lord, patron, protector.

Stunning Pichwai painting of Zodiac surrounded by the signs of the Zodiac namely Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. This painting also has Sun, Moon, Chakra and Hastha Signs on four sides.

Pichwai Painting A Very Ancient Form of Painting From The Holy Town of Nathdwara Depicting Raj Bhog On a Cloth And This Type of Painting Was Used To Narrate The Tales of God and Goddess To His and Her Devotees.