Radha Krishna: Pattachitra painting by Gitanjali Das

Gitanjali Das paints this Pattachitra of Radha-Krishna, which depicts a universal symbol of the divine bond of togetherness. It represents the transcending emotion of eternal love and sacrifice. Krishna, the enchanter of the world, is enchanted by Radha, the Supreme Goddess. Together, they are called God’s feminine and masculine realities, and their divine love is revered as the union of the Divine (Paramatma) and the Jeevatma (human soul), signifying the eternal bond between the Lord and the devotee. In this painting, the two lovers can be seen together on Padma, which transcends from the material world to heaven, symbolizing spiritual attainment. They stand near the waters of the river Yamuna, with floating lotus blooms and swans swimming in the river, adding to the beauty of this exquisite artwork.