Radha-Krishna in light hues: Bengal Pattachitra by Manoranjan Chitrakar

Manoranjan Chitrakar in his Bengal Pattachitra illustrates Lord Ganesha with light hues and black outlines, carrying significant cultural and artistic symbolism. Lord Ganesha is typically depicted with four hands in Hindu iconography. Each hand holds different attributes symbolizing various aspects of his divine persona. These attributes represent Ganesha’s power to remove obstacles, guide individuals on the right path, provide sustenance, and grant blessings. The gentle, pastel colors in Bengal Pattachitra signify purity, divinity, and a sense of calm. Light colors are often associated with spirituality and serenity, which are attributes that Lord Ganesha represents as a deity associated with wisdom and the removal of obstacles. The black outlines in Pattachitra, sometimes accompanied by intricate detailing, serve to define and accentuate the various elements of the painting. The use of these specific artistic elements in Bengal Pattachitra is a testament to the cultural and regional aesthetics of the Bengal region.