Shrinathji Pichwai by Shehzaad Ali Sherani

Shrinathji, a seven-year-old manifestation of Shri Krishna is the principal venerated deity in Nathdwara. His worship involves numerous daily and annual swarups (forms). The painting depicts Shrinathji with a raised left arm, representing the Govardhan Leela, his lifting of Mount Govardhan to protect the villagers from Indra’s wrath.
He is positioned in front of an intricate tree, instead of his usual depiction within a temple niche. He is adorned with numerous precious and semi-precious jewels – necklaces, bracelets, armbands, rings, anklets and even toe rings. He wears an ornate crown adorned with peacock feathers. In his other hand, he holds a full bloomed lotus and two lotus buds, along with a flute. Below him are the essential elements of Shrinathji’s worship – a paan beeda (betel leaf offering box), a prasad dabbo (food offering box), and a jal patra (water utensil). The empty stool symbolizes, and conventionally represents, the Bal Gopal form of Shri Krishna. He is flanked by a gopi on his left and Jamuna ji (River Yamuna) on his right. According to the Pushtimarg tradition, Yamuna ji is personified as a male figure called Dwarkadhish Swaroop to highlight her role as a devotee of Krishna. In her male form, Yamuna ji facilitates the connection between devotees and Krishna, acting as a spiritual guide.

The painting has been intricately embroidered with Zardosi by State Award winning Master Artist Mohd. Bilal, to enhance the effect of the painting.

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