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Pichwai Kala

Where

Art

Meets

Spirituality

Divine Canvas of Rajasthan

Its natural colors are a treasure for intricate motifs that resonate with the holy center of Nathdwara, near Udaipur

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Artistic Marvel of Nathdwara

It traces origin from the Sanskrit world ‘Pichh’ (back) and ‘wais’ (hanging), as a devotional painting on cloth or paper

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A Delicate balance

It is a window to the divine and features ‘Shringar ras’ of Pushtimarg sect through stories of devotion, protection, and oneness with nature

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Intricate Details and God’s Grace

It depicts 24 Swaroops of Shrinathji (a form of Lord Krishna), with Govardhan hill and Gopis, surrounded by flora and fauna

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A Symphony of Motifs and celebrations

Various Indian festivals such as Diwali, Janmashtami, Holi, Sharad Purnima, Raas Leela, and Anakoot, are portrayed

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Preserving a Cultural Gem

The GI tag was granted to Nathdwara Pichwai Painting in 2021 due to its historical roots, and artistic grandeur

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