DESCRIPTION
The conflict between Krishna and Indra is depicted nicely in this Kangra painting. While sitting on Gardua, Lord Krishna is flying. Satyabhama can be seen on Krishna's left, fiercely clutching her. Narad can also be seen seated on Garuda with the Parijat tree in his hands. Krishna's four hands are carrying a conch, a disc, a goad, and a lotus flower. Indra, on the other hand, is pictured holding his vajra and attacking Krishna. Many eyes are drawn to Indra's body. He's perched atop his elephant Airawat. Because the battle is about to begin, Garuda's human form is portrayed gripping Krishna's feet, while Airawat is assaulting Garuda from his tusks.
According to one legend, the Parijat tree arose from sea churn, which Indra planted in his garden. When Narada Muni was returning from Indra Lok, he handed Krishna some blossoms from this tree, which Krishna gave to his wife Rukmini. Satyabhama became enraged and urged Krishna to plant a tree. It is said that Shri Krishna took this divine tree from heaven to earth, and as Krishna was taking the tree of Parijat, Devraj Indra cursed the tree, saying that its flowers would not bloom during the day. Because the bloom of Parijat is utilised in the worship of Lord Hari, this exquisite and aromatic floral is known as "Harsingar."
| Color |
With Frame |
| Size |
355 x 440 mm | 13.98 x 17.32 inches
|
| MediumType: |
Paper |
| Mount: |
Off White |
| Variable: |
Glass |
Artist Name
Unknown
Width
270mm - 10.7 inches
Height
210mm - 8.3 inches
Medium
Hand made Paper
Specifications
This is a high-quality original miniature painting, on hand made paper.
The frames used are high quality synthetic wood box frames or Aluminium frames. The print is protected with either 2.00 mm float glass or acrylic sheet as selected. To make it sturdy, a special board is used for the rear panel and hangers are included on the rear panel.
About the Art form
The visual art of Kangra is known as "Kangra painting," and it was popularised by the former princely state of Himachal Pradesh known as the Kangra State. It gained popularity when the Basohli school of painting began to fade in the middle of the 18th century and soon produced so many paintings, both in terms of quantity and quality, that the Pahari painting school later became known as Kangra paintings. Although Guler, Basohli, Chamba, Nurpur, Bilaspur, and Kangra are the principal locations for Kangra paintings. Later, this style spread to Mandi, Suket, Kullu, Arki, Nalagarh, and Tehri Garhwal (represented by Mola Ram). Today, this style is referred to as Pahari painting and covers the period between the 17th and the 19th century when Rajput kings were a significant supporter of this genre. It rose to prominence as Pahari painting's most significant hub under the patronage of Maharaja Sansar Chand (c.1765?1823).
Provenance
Kangra
Framing
With Framing
Year
2000 c.
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Indra and Krishna battle for Parijat
The conflict between Krishna and Indra is depicted nicely in this Kangra painting. While sitting on Gardua, Lord Krishna is flying. Satyabhama can be seen on Krishna's left, fiercely clutching her. Narad can also be seen seated on Garuda with the Parijat tree in his hands. Krishna's four hands are carrying a conch, a disc, a goad, and a lotus flower. Indra, on the other hand, is pictured holding his vajra and attacking Krishna. Many eyes are drawn to Indra's body. He's perched atop his elephant Airawat. Because the battle is about to begin, Garuda's human form is portrayed gripping Krishna's feet, while Airawat is assaulting Garuda from his tusks.
According to one legend, the Parijat tree arose from sea churn, which Indra planted in his garden. When Narada Muni was returning from Indra Lok, he handed Krishna some blossoms from this tree, which Krishna gave to his wife Rukmini. Satyabhama became enraged and urged Krishna to plant a tree. It is said that Shri Krishna took this divine tree from heaven to earth, and as Krishna was taking the tree of Parijat, Devraj Indra cursed the tree, saying that its flowers would not bloom during the day. Because the bloom of Parijat is utilised in the worship of Lord Hari, this exquisite and aromatic floral is known as "Harsingar."
| Color |
With Frame |
| Size |
355 x 440 mm | 13.98 x 17.32 inches
|
| Artist Name |
Unknown |
| Width |
270mm - 10.7 inches |
| Height |
210mm - 8.3 inches |
| Medium |
Hand made Paper |
| Specifications |
This is a high-quality original miniature painting, on hand made paper.
The frames used are high quality synthetic wood box frames or Aluminium frames. The print is protected with either 2.00 mm float glass or acrylic sheet as selected. To make it sturdy, a special board is used for the rear panel and hangers are included on the rear panel. |
| About the Art form |
The visual art of Kangra is known as "Kangra painting," and it was popularised by the former princely state of Himachal Pradesh known as the Kangra State. It gained popularity when the Basohli school of painting began to fade in the middle of the 18th century and soon produced so many paintings, both in terms of quantity and quality, that the Pahari painting school later became known as Kangra paintings. Although Guler, Basohli, Chamba, Nurpur, Bilaspur, and Kangra are the principal locations for Kangra paintings. Later, this style spread to Mandi, Suket, Kullu, Arki, Nalagarh, and Tehri Garhwal (represented by Mola Ram). Today, this style is referred to as Pahari painting and covers the period between the 17th and the 19th century when Rajput kings were a significant supporter of this genre. It rose to prominence as Pahari painting's most significant hub under the patronage of Maharaja Sansar Chand (c.1765?1823). |
| Provenance |
Kangra |
| Framing |
With Framing |
| Year |
2000 c. |
| BlogId |
40 |
| MediumType: |
Paper |
| Mount: |
Off White |
| Variable: |
Glass |
