Pichwai Mangla Aarti
Subject: Pichwai miniature painting of Shrinathji depicted during Mangala Aarti
Style: Pichwai painting
Size: 21 x 30 Inches
Year: 19th Century
Genre: Jodhpur (Marwar) School of Painting
Material: 400 GSM Art Sheet
Medium: Natural Colours made from Flora & Minerals with mixed media
This pichwai painting captures the inner sanctum of the Shrinath ji temple. This unusual painting deals with the subject of ‘Mangala Aarti’ ( Shrinathji’s bathing ritual) which is one of the most important rituals in the pushtimarg ( path of devotion) tradition. This early morning tradition typically takes place at dawn and involves waking the deity, bathing Him and adorning him with fresh clothes and ornaments. Devotees gather to sing hymns and offer prayers , creating a serene and devotional atmosphere. The artist uses a minimal colour palette for the painting which reinforces the purity of the ritual