Lord Shiva and Parvati Play The Game of Dice

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Shiva is one of the Trimurti, the holiest gods in Hinduism, and takes the mighty role of The Destroyer. Meanwhile, his consort is Parvati, one of the Tridevi (counterpart of the Trimurti) and is called the Mother Goddess. In this painting, the divine couple can be seen playing a game of dice or chausar. The narrative states that while Shiva and Parvati were in an eternal union, Narada (a yogi) gave them a dice game. In this game Shiva is said to have mostly lost to Parvati in the game. Other stories also state of the gods cheating each other to win. The fun and playful aspect of this legend are vibrantly captured in this Madhubani painting featuring natural colors: green, red, orange, and blue and yellow.

In the course of the games, Shiva wages (and loses) his trident, the crescent moon, his earrings, and even the snakes on his neck to Parvati—all of which are popular attributes of the god. He is also painted with blue skin, just as how gods are depicted in Hindu art. He also sports a third eye on his forehead (he used this eye to burn Desire to ashes). His legs are in a yoga position, too. Meanwhile, Parvatiis depicted wearing a sari with intricate details. On one hand she holds a pink lotus (which is also abundant in the body of water at the bottom of the body of water below. The pink lotus is reserved primarily for the highest of gods. Meanwhile other flowers decorate the backdrop the two god's respective of the painting. At the bottom are also a pair of pink Hamsas(bird of passage) believed to be the vehicle of gods such as Brahma, Saraswati, and others.

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Item Code:	DP23
Specifications:	Madhubani Painting on Hand Made PaperFolk Painting from the Village of Madhubani (Bihar)Artist: Sangita Devi
Dimensions	29.00 inches X 21.00 inches

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Colors of Tradition: Exploring the Artistry Behind Madhubani Paintings

Madhubani painting is also known as Mithila art as it is practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It has specifically originated from the Madhubani district of the state of Bihar. Traditionally, the women of this region created these paintings and in recent years, it has become a widely practiced art and has now become renowned throughout the world. This art expresses the creativity and culture of the people of Mithila and is passed from one generation to another. In this way, the heritage of Madhubani art has been preserved for many decades. The subjects of these paintings are usually religion, love, and fertility. Sometimes, social events like festivals, weddings, and royal court are also depicted in the paintings. The most commonly painted designs and themes are the forms of Hindu Gods and Goddesses such as Ganesha, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Krishna, and Ram. The characteristic features of Madhubani paintings are their vibrant colors and eye-catching geometrical patterns. The empty spaces are filled with traditional motifs such as floral and foliate patterns, animals, birds, geometrical structures, and other designs. The local artists create these paintings using a variety of items such as matchsticks, twigs, brushes, pens, or even their own fingers. The paints are usually made with natural dyes and pigments.
As simple as it may seem, the making process of the world-famous Madhubani paintings is certainly not easy and requires lots of hard labor.

Traditional Madhubani paintings are done either on cloth, handmade paper, or canvas. Select the medium of painting as per your choice. If you have chosen cloth, attach it to cardboard to make a solid base. The making of the painting begins with making a double-lined border. This is a very important step because the border is filled with various geographical shapes and patterns or other motifs. The average width of the border is 1.5 - 2 cm. Now that the border is created, you will be left with a blank middle space. This is the main workspace. Start drawing your choice of figure, designs, and shapes. These must be relevant to the Madhubani painting themes.

When the key design has been made, the empty spaces in between are filled with some designs.
Now is the time to color the painting using vivid shades and hues. Colors in Madhubani are sourced from nature; Indigo is used to produce blue, flower juice produces red, turmeric gives yellow, leaves produce green, cow dung mixed soot gives black, and rice powder gives white.

To paint these colors, the artist uses a bamboo stick and wraps cotton around it. This acts as a traditional brush.
The entire painting is now painted using this special brush with natural vibrant colors. · However, in modern times, the common brush is used and instead of natural colors, artists prefer to use acrylic paints.

Since the entire painting is made with natural materials and colors, it appears simple yet enriching. Originally, this art was created on mud walls or soil grounds but when it evolved over many years, the people of Madhubani started to make it on fabric and paper. Today, this art has become globalized and is receiving worldwide attention and appreciation.

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