Kangra Miniature Paintings,Handmade Miniature Radha Krishna Paintings

Lord Krishna The subjects seen in Kangra painting exhibit the taste and the traits of the life style of the society of that period. Bhakti cult of Lord Krishana was main source of spiritual experience. This painting style has more subtle in nature and more of a lyrical nature. Facial features are soft and refined. Painted using natural colors and gold is the gratitude of Lord Krishna who gives his blessings to all the living souls.

Radha Krishna The driving force and the love story of Radha and Krishna is the base for the visual expression. Possessing the famous love theme, the painting is the embodiment of love, passion and devotion. It symbolizes the soul's intense longing and the bond of love.

Radha Krishna Ras-lila This raaslila painting depicts Krishna, with his consort Radha and his amorous dalliances with the gopies. The female figures are exceptionally beautiful. Ras-lila painting depicted nocturnal scenes, epict the feminine charm in a very graceful manner. Facial features are soft and refined. The female figures are exceptionally beautiful.. In these styles the faces are well modeled and shaded.

Shiva on Mount Kailash The painter explores the Hindu attitudes towards Shiva as distinguished through art, facial expression and a togetherness of a family as depicted in this picture. In this transcendental view, nature is seen as manifestation of divinity.

Krishna Lifting Govardhana The painting is inspired by Bhagvata Purana. Krishna is lifting Mount Govardhana on his little finger and Nanda, the cowherds and cowgirls are sheltering underneath. The occasion is Krishna's slight to Indra, king of the gods and lord of the clouds, whose worship he has persuaded the cowherds to abandon. Incensed at Krishna's action, Indra has retaliated by sending storms of rain. In the picture, Indra, a tiny figure mounted on a white elephant careers across the sky, goading the clouds to fall in torrents. Lightning flickers wildly and on Govardhana itself, the torn and shattered trees bespeak the gale's havoc. Below all is calm as the cowherds acclaim Krishna's power.

Panchvati Hermitage Based on the Chamba Kalam Kangra Idiom and from the Pahari School of art this painting depicts the conversation of Lakshmana and Jatayu at the Panchavati Heritage.

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Kangra Paintings