Pichwai Bhagwat
pichwai depicting stories from the Bhagwat purana
The mood of this Shrinathji painting is playful and light. Besides the central figure of Shrinathji surrounded by doting and dancing gopis’ the placement of dancing peacocks, associated with the arrival of monsoon, sets a romantic mood. The border of this painting depict stories from Lord Krishna’s childhood spent in Vrindavan. All of these stories are narrated in the tenth book of the Bhagwat Purana ( ancient Hindu text) , conveying deep spiritual lessons. The beauty of the depiction has drawn all the celestial gods and goddesses to witness the divine scene unfold before them.
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