{"product_id":"durga-mata-ni-pachedi-copy","title":"Mata Ni Pachedi - Sadak Meleni Mata Ni Pachedi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe painting \u003cstrong\u003eSadak Meleni Mata NI Pachedi\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-end=\"97\" data-start=\"80\"\u003eSumit Chitara\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning example of the traditional \u003cb\u003eMata Ni Pachedi\u003c\/b\u003e art form from \u003cb\u003eGujarat\u003c\/b\u003e, created as a sacred cloth or portable shrine. This work features \u003cb\u003eSadak Meleni Mata\u003c\/b\u003e, a form of the Mother Goddess revered for protecting travelers and boundaries, centrally enthroned within a temple-like structure. Following the tradition, the painting uses the iconic natural color palette of \u003cb\u003emaroon-red\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eblack\u003c\/b\u003e, where the deep red symbolizes the goddess's powerful energy, and black provides contrast for the \u003cb\u003efine, intricate hand-drawn detailing\u003c\/b\u003e. Surrounding the central deity are smaller panels that are alive with scenes of \u003cb\u003eworshippers, musicians, and symbolic animals\u003c\/b\u003e, transforming the cotton canvas into a dynamic narrative tapestry that celebrates the spiritual essence and timeless \u003cb\u003edevotional storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e of the Chitara community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eMata Ni Pachedi\u003c\/strong\u003e art form, often called the “Cloth of the Mother Goddess,” is a centuries-old \u003cstrong data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"757\"\u003esacred textile tradition from Gujarat\u003c\/strong\u003e, practiced by the Vaghari community. It is hand-painted using \u003cstrong data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"861\"\u003enatural dyes and intricate motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e that narrate stories of various goddesses and their devotees. Traditionally used as portable shrines for those barred from temple entry, these cloth paintings hold deep spiritual value. Today, artists like Raj Chitara continue to keep this art alive, blending \u003cstrong data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003emythology, symbolism, and craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e in a style that honors both the divine feminine and India’s vibrant folk heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meri Katha Social Croww","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51521820557631,"sku":"SC02","price":54000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/SC02b_742f78ee-34a5-405e-9740-2cd1204c6cf4.webp?v=1771082882","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/durga-mata-ni-pachedi-copy","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}