Paintings & Sacred Art

Artworks
Mata Ni Pachedi: The Sacred Gujarati Folk Art of the Divine Mother — History, Tradition & Meaning
Mata Ni Pachedi is a traditional cloth painting art form from Gujarat, India, created by the nomadic Vaghari community over 3,000 years ago. The name translates to "behind the mother goddess". Thes...

Artworks
Myths, Monuments & Megaliths: India's Newest UNESCO World Heritage Nominees Explored
India's heritage is in the spotlight! Six awe-inspiring sites, from the mysterious Megaliths of Mudumal to the legendary Kanger Valley, have made it to UNESCO’s tentative list of world heritage sit...

Tanjore
How Tanjore Paintings Are Made: Gold, Gods & the Sacred 8-Step Process
Tanjore painting is a classical South Indian sacred art form known for its raised gold relief, rich colors, and devotional themes. This guide reveals the complete 8-step creation process — from pre...

Paintings
How are Pichhwai Paintings Made - An Art Born for Krishna from Nathdwara
Pichhwai painting is a sacred art form from Nathdwara, Rajasthan, created as an offering to Lord Krishna. Rooted in the Pushtimarg tradition, it blends storytelling, ritual, and devotion into intri...

Pattachitra
How are Pattachitra Paintings Made (step-by-step process explained)?
Pattachitra is a sacred painting tradition from Odisha, deeply rooted in the rituals of the Jagannatha temple. This guide explores how Pattachitra is made on palm leaves and cloth highlighting each...

Tanjore
The Legacy of an Ancient Art; Tanjore Paintings
Thanjavur can be considered the heart of the Tamil country, with a civilization that reached great prominence during the Chola dynasty . It played a vital role in attracting talent and in keeping a...
