GANESHA GREEN

This Madhubani painting portrays Ganpati or Ganesha , the lord of hosts and god of wisdom , who is also called Vigneshvara ( the lord presiding over obstacles ) , has an obese human body topped by head of an elephant . Worshipped throughout Hinduism , he is invoked at the beginning of any enterprise , for his is the power to remove obstacles but also to place them in the way of success . His shape is the symbol charged with meaning on many levels . His huge belly , containing the world , is surmounted by his elephant head , signifying the world beyond , the metaphysical reality .The head is maimed , it has only one tusk , thus signifying the power of number one , whence all numbers have their beginning . Painting of Vigneshvara also portray the rat or mouse which is his vehicle.

The belief prevailed among all Madhubani people that the Gods invisibly visit every family each morning blessing them with prosperity. The folk art form of Madhubani painting started as a welcome painting for the Gods. Elephants, being a symbol of luck and strength, are an interesting theme for the Maithili painters.

Madhubani painting or Mithila painting is a style of Indian painting, practised in the Mithila region of Bihar state, India, and the adjoining parts of Terai in Nepal. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns. There are paintings for each occasion and festival such as birth, marriage, Holi, Surya Shasti, kali puja, Upanayanam, Durga Puja etc.

The Mithila region, from which the name Mithila art is derived, is believed to have been the kingdom of King Janak. The exact location of it lies in present day Janakpur of Nepal.

Madhubani, which by one account means Forest of Honey, (‘Madhu’-honey, ‘Ban’-forest or woods) is a region in the northern part of Bihar. A region that has a distinct regional identity and language that reportedly spans 2500 years.

The exact time when Mithila art originated is not known. According to local mythology, the origin can be traced to the time of the Ramayana, when King Janaka ordered his kingdom to decorate the town for the wedding of his daughter, Sita, to Lord Rama. The ancient tradition of elaborate wall paintings or Bhitti-Chitra in Bihar played a major role in the emergence of this new art form. The original inspiration for Madhubani art emerged from women’s craving for religiousness and an intense desire to be one with God. With the belief that painting something divine would achieve that desire, women began to paint pictures of gods and goddesses with an interpretation so divine that captured the hearts of many.

Measures :

8.3'' X 5.8'' (approx)

This painting will arrive you unframed.

Features:

- Traditional Kachni style of painting 

- Painted on on good quality Handmade paper

- organic and acrylic colours used.

Colours may vary from the digital photograph above

The above painting has been featured in frames/mounts to give you an idea of how it will look. All prices quoted are for just the painting. the painting will arrive you WITHOUT the frame/mounts