Pattachitra Painting
Ananda: The Embodied Self , Pattachitra Leaf Painting
$99
Panchamukhi (five faced) Ganesha, a highly revered god among Hindus in India. It shows the lord having five faces which is an embodiment of all potencies - the flesh body made of matter, the energy body, the mental body, the body of the upper consciousness, and the body of cosmic bliss (Ananda in Sanskrit). This form brings auspicious vibrations of spirituality, harmony and bliss.
Making of the Painting - World famous for its Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, Raghurajpur is a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha, India. Depicting the art form which dates back to 5 BC.
Note: This painting in all its grandeur can be customized over a specific time frame.
Avaneesh : Ganesha Standing with Sevikas
$58
Avaneesh or the Lord of the world. This pattachitra depicts the destroyer of obstacles, lord Ganesha with sevikas.In Sanskrit,Pattachitra literally means cloth painting; ‘pata’ (cloth), and ‘chitra’ (painting). This form of art work was first conceptualized in Orissa and dates back to the 5th century. According to historical evidence, the first forms of Patachitra art originated in the village of ‘Puri, where this art work is still quite popular. The artists who practiced this craft were known as Mohapatras or Maharanas, The astounding temples and architecture in Orissa is what lent its inspiration to all these creative craftsman who narrated pictorial stories through their paintings and detailed work.
Note: These paintings in their true form can be customized as well.
Chaturbhuj (One Who Has Four Arms)
$66
Ganesha , Destroyer of obstacles in a seated posture.
Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, specialize in this unique art-form since generations. Raghurajpur a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha is famous for this centuries old craft-works which at least date back to 5 BC. A mixture of chalk and gum is used in unique proportion to create this beautiful piece.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e. hand painted over a specific time frame in a specific size.
Chaturbhuj: The Elephant God
$66
This painting in all its grandeur depicts Lord Ganesha, the destroyer of evil and the one who bestows prosperity.
Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, specialize in this unique art-form since generations. Raghurajpur a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha is famous for this centuries old craft-works which at least date back to 5 BC. A mixture of chalk and gum is used in unique proportion to create this beautiful piece.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e. hand painted over a specific time frame in a specific size.
Durja: Ganesha, The Invincible Lord Sitting under a Canopy
$66
Hand painted on palm leaves, these extremely intrinsic works are one of the most ancient crafts of the world. Popularly known as,Talapatrachitras, etching and paintings on the palm leaf still thrives in the state of Odisha in India.The palm leaf etchings are treasured decorations of all Indian home.
The art originated when written communication began. Messages and manuscripts were written on the palm leaf to be disseminated. Gradually the trend to decorate the text with images began and it became an art in itself. The ethnic art were still one of the most respected ones in the state and is practised by artists primarily in Puri and Cuttak.
Note:These paintings in their true form can be customized as well.
Ganesha : The Mahout
$66
Ganesha, who is referred to as the lord of success is one of the most beloved Hindu deities. Taking a significant place in Panchyatna Pooja, Lord Ganesha is associated with wealth, joy, prosperity and education.It is a common ritual to worship Ganesha before any new beginning, that’s how important this divine being is!
The trunk turning left symbolizes moon and the cool power of ida nadi in our psychic body.This also signifies that lord blesses the devotees with the access to the fruit of their work in the material world.
Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, specialize in this unique art-form since generations. Raghurajpur a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha is famous for this centuries old craft-works which at least date back to 5 BC. A mixture of chalk and gum is used in unique proportion to create this beautiful piece.
We wrote a detailed blog about Pattachitra paintings. You can find it here.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e. hand painted over a specific time frame in a specific size.
Ganesha : With Vasuki the Serpent, Pattachitra Leaf Painting
$115
Ganesha, is the ruler and the bestower of eternal bliss. Hence it is believed that every new journey in life that is initiated after offering prayers to the lord culminates with riches of favorable results. The snake represents the divine energy that infuses all living forms. At times, the snake is shown around Ganesha’s neck. Here, it represents kundalini, the coil of psychic energy that lies at the base of our spine. Carved of green stone in its grandeur, depicts the lord in a sedentary position with his trunk turning to left. The trunk turning left symbolizes moon and the cool power of ida nadi in our psychic body.This also signifies that the lord blesses the devotees with the access to the fruit of their work in the material world.
Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, specialize in this unique art-form since generations. Raghurajpur a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha is famous for this centuries old craft-works which at least date back to 5 BC. A mixture of chalk and gum is used in unique proportion to create this beautiful piece.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e. hand painted over a specific time frame in a specific size.
Ganesha Avatara : The Manifestation of The Right Path , Pattachitra Palm Leaf Painting
$58
Ganesha, is one of the most revered deities in Sanatana Dharma. As Vigneswara, he is the ruler and the remover of all obstacles. Hence Lord Ganesha is prayed before starting any new journey in life. This sand stone sculpture in its grandeur depicts the lord in a sitting position with his trunk turned towards left. The trunk turning left symbolizes moon and the cool power of ida nadi in our psychic body.This also signifies that lord blesses the devotees with the access to the fruit of their work in the material world. The laddu (sweet ball) indicates all material comfort.
Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, specialize in this unique art-form since generations. Raghurajpur a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha is famous for this centuries old craft-works which at least date back to 5 BC. A mixture of chalk and gum is used in unique proportion to create this beautiful piece.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e. hand painted over a specific time frame in a specific size.
Manomay: Winner of Hearts
$500
Ganesha, is the ruler and the bestower of eternal bliss. It is believed that every new journey in life that is initiated after offering prayers to the lord culminates with riches of favorable results hence the name Manomay or the Winner of Hearts. The snake tied around Lord Ganesha's hand represents the divine energy that infuses all living forms. At times, the snake is shown around Ganesha's neck. Here, it represents kundalini, the coil of psychic energy that lies at the base of our spine. The trunk turning left symbolizes moon and the cool power of ida nadi in our psychic body.This also signifies that the lord blesses the devotees with the access to the fruit of their work in the material world. Dimension 32 inches x 28 inches.
Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, specialize in this unique art-form since generations. Raghurajpur a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha is famous for this ancient craft-works which at least date back to 5 BC. A mixture of chalk and gum is used in unique proportion to create this beautiful piece.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e. hand painted to any dimension of your choice
Panchamukhi : 5 headed Ganesha under Canopy
$130
Panchamukhi Ganesha is shown having five faces. Pancha means Five and mukhi means faced. Panchmukhi Ganesha is embodiment of all potencies. The most relevant meaning of the five-headed Ganesh is certainly that these heads symbolize the five kosha .
Annamaya kosha: the flesh body made of matter Pranamaya kosha: the breath body, or energy body Manomayakosha: the mental body Vighnnamayakosha: the body of the Upper Consciousness Anandamayakosha: the body of Cosmic Bless.
Thus, the fifth head of Ganesh symbolizes the highest level of yogic experience, called Anandamayakosha, or Sat-Chit-Ananda , the Pure Consciousness without qualification.
Note: These ancient pattachitra art form in their true form can be customized as well.
Muktidaya: Lord of Eternal Bliss
$650
Ganesha, is one of the most revered deities in sanatana dharma. As Muktidaya, he is the ruler and the bestower of eternal bliss. Hence it is believed that every new journey in life that is initiated after offering prayers to the lord culminates with riches of favorable results. This pattachitra painting depicts the lord in a sedentary position with his trunk turning to left. The trunk turning left symbolises, moon and the cool power of ida nadi in our psychic body.This also signifies that the lord blesses the devotees with the access to the fruit of their work in the material world. Dimension 36 inches x 24 inches.
Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, specialize in this unique art-form since generations. Raghurajpur a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha is famous for this ancient craft-works which at least date back to 5 BC. A mixture of chalk and gum is used in unique proportion to create this beautiful piece.
We received an award from Odisha Shilpi Mahasangha for our contribution to traditional Indian arts. Do read our blog a read where we spoke about the same.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e. hand painted to the dimension of your choice.
Vibhuti: Ganesha & Laxmi Sitting under a Canopy
$99
This pattachitra or painting on canvas using natural colors depict Ganesha the destroyer of obstacles and Lakshmi , the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity (both material and spiritual) together. Most hindus consider it auspicious to worship goddess Lakshmi and lord Ganesha on the day of Diwali as it is considered that Goddess Lakshmi visits every house and blesses all with wealth.
Note: These paintings in their true form can be customized as well.
Vighneshvara: Lord of the Ganas , Pattachitra Leaf Painting
$85
Carved out of greenstone with all its fine details, this sclupture is testimony to a rare artisanship of the distant past that has been kept alive by a group of extremley skilled artisans.Ganesha or the elephant god is worshiped world over as the destroyer of evil and bestower of prosperity and knowledge. The Ganesha staue with trunk on the right side are called as Siddhi Vinyaka because if worshipped correctly then one is blessed with quick results or siddhis.
Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, specialize in this unique art-form since generations. Raghurajpur a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha is famous for this centuries old craft-works which at least date back to 5 BC. A mixture of chalk and gum is used in unique proportion to create this beautiful piece.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e. hand painted over a specific time frame in a specific size.
Vigneshwara : Pattachitra Leaf Painting
$82
Ganesha or the elephant god is worshiped world over as the destroyer of evil and provider of prosperity and knowledge. The Ganesha statue with trunk on the right side are called as Siddhi Vinyaka because if worshipped correctly then one is blessed with quick results or siddhis. Ganesha, with the trunk turning left symbolizes moon and the cool power of ida nadi in our psychic body. This also signifies that lord blesses the devotees with the access to the fruit of their work in the material world.
Pattachitra is a traditional painting of Odisha.These paintings are based on Hindu Mythology and specially inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sect.All colours used in the Paintings are natural and paintings are made fully old traditional way by Chitrakaras that is Oriya Painter. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning canvas, and chitra, meaning picture. Pattachitra is thus a painting done on canvas, and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in depiction.
Note:These paintings in their true form can be customized as well.
Panchamukhi Ganesha: The Lord with Five Heads
$550
Panchamukhi Ganesha is shown having five faces. Pancha means Five and mukhi means faced. Panchmukhi Ganesha is embodiment of all potencies. The most relevant meaning of the five-headed Ganesh is certainly that these heads symbolize the five kosha .
Annamaya kosha: the flesh body made of matter
Pranamaya kosha: the breath body, or energy body
Manomayakosha: the mental body
Vighnnamayakosha: the body of the Upper Consciousness
Anandamayakosha: the body of Cosmic Bless.
Thus, the fifth head of Ganesh symbolizes the highest level of yogic experience, called Anandamayakosha, or Sat-Chit-Ananda , the Pure Consciousness without qualification. Dimension 36 inches x 60 inches
Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, specialize in this unique art-form since generations. Raghurajpur a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha is famous for this ancient craft-works which at least date back to 5 BC. A mixture of chalk and gum is used in unique proportion to create this beautiful piece.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e. hand painted to the dimension of your choice.
Avighna: God who removes all obstacles
$21
Lord Ganesha is revered as the patron saint of the arts, wit, intellect and is worshipped as the remover of obstacles in Hindu mythology. Taking a significant place in the Panchajanya Puja, the worship of Ganesha is said to deliver wealth, prosperity, joy and education. In his manifestation as Shubhan, it is considered auspicious to pray to Ganesha before beginning any new venture, and thousands of devotees trek to His temples to perform rituals to invoke his blessings. This exquisite, handmade painting depicts Ganesha with his trunk turned left, symbolizing the moon and the cool power of the Ida Nadi in our psychic body.This signifies that Lord Ganesha blesses the devotees with the access to the fruit of their work. Created over a piece of cloth or a dried palm leaf, the Pattachitra art form dates back to 5 BC and is a hallmark of Raghurajpur, a heritage crafts village in the Puri district of Odisha. A unique addition to your home, this beautiful work of art makes a perfect addition to your living room or den.
Suggested Placement: In the living room or in the prayer room
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made e.g. handcrafted exclusively for you in a size of your choice to suit your needs