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Krishna is a beloved avatar of Lord Vishnu. Shrinathji, a representation of Lord Krishna. Pichhavai paintings are created for Krishna in his form as Shrinathji, the Lord. ('Shri', another name for Lakshmi, means abundance and all good things. 'Nath' means the lord and 'dwara' is a door.) This pichwai depict scenes from Lord Krishna's life.
About Pichhwais
Pichhwai paintings (‘Pich’ means back and ‘wais’ means hanging in Sanskrit) are cloth paintings used as a back drop to adorn the idol of Lord Shrinath at the Nathdwara temple in Rajasthan.
Originated 400 years ago, these beautiful images often depict the imagined idyllic surroundings of the mythological Vrindavana forest or the lord himself in beautiful surroundings. Since photographs inside the Nathdwara temple are forbidden, Pichhwais are considered by devotees as the only way to take an image of the God home. Big eyes, broad nose, thick bodies and strong colours that are painted on a characteristic gradient style identify the most representative Pichhwai style.