Ma Durga or Mother Durga is the Goddess Beyond Reach according to the Hind Parthenon. She is also known as the "invincible goddess " and Bharti Dayal portrays her in this Madhubani painting in her fearful form as she destroys the forces of evil. She rides on a lion holding her spiritual weapons which includes a conch shell bow and arrow thunderbolts a chakra wheel and a trishul or trident. Since the artist uses natural materials slight... (Read More)

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Bharti Dayal tells the love story of Lord Krishna and Radha in a Mithila painting. Lord Krishna is depicted with the blue "cloud complexion" as he plays the flute that infuses every soul with the call of the divine. Radha's blush attests to her love as Krishna enchants both his beloved and her friend.

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The goddess Durga is portrayed here in her destructive form. Also known as Kali Parvati or Lalitha the goddess is the wife of Lord Shiva and mother of Ganesha. As Durga she is the slayer of demons that threaten humankind. Bharti Dayal creates a colorful painting in the traditional Madhubani style.

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Birds bill and coo in a floral garden their elegant plumage depicted in clear colors. Beneath in an underwater world fish frolic in a cool stream. Bharti Dayal creates an enchanting painting in the traditional style of Mithila (Bihar). She executes the intricate stylized motifs on hand-made paper.

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As a giver and sustainer of life the tree of life appears in eight panels to offer shade and shelter. Birds sing in its branches and butterflies surround it with color. Inspired by the spiritual beliefs of the people of Mithila Bharti Dayal paints a traditional Madhubani composition. Intricate repetitions of people plants and animals characterize this legendary art form.

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Birds represent love for Bharti Dayal as she depicts eight avian couples in beautiful symmetry. Working in bright colors she creates a superb example of the traditional Madhubani painting. Its characteristic repetition of intricate motifs is a celebration of harmony among humans animals and nature.

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Colorful and regal elephants are beloved creatures in India as they are regarded as symbols of prosperity. Elephants are associated with Lakshmi the Hindu Goddess of Wealth. Bharti Dayal uses natural dyes to evoke the festive ambience of this Madhubani painting.

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Two mythical birds join their heads in an expression of love in a colorful Madhubani painting by Bharti Dayal. Painting with natural dyes on handmade paper the artist replicates the legendary art form that distinguishes India's state of Bihar where people once used to paint the floors and walls of their homes with epic or mythic characters.

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"A bird can soar through the skies anywhere it likes without restrictions. To me that's the meaning of freedom " confides Bharti Dayal. The Indian artist conjures the image of a mystical bird with exotic colorful feathers. Painting with natural dyes on handmade paper Dayal replicates India's legendary Madhubani style.

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Lord Krishna sits in the branches of a tree as he plays a sweet melody on the flute. Beneath his beloved Radha and her lady-in-waiting listen enthralled. Birds animals and people surround the young lord in a celebration of devotion. Bharti Dayal depicts the scene in a colorful Madhubani painting. She uses vegetable dye on handmade paper in the traditional Mithila style of northern Bihar.

Price: $149.95