Pichwai Painting Experience With Rajaram Sharma

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Type: Painting

About the Experience

Immerse yourself in the cultural experience to see the life of Shrinath ji, the childhood form of Lord Krishna, one stroke at a time. Take a walkthrough of Pichhwai paintings, see how artists make Pichwai paintings that are hung in temples and homes. Try your hands at making the Pichwai painting motif and using natural colours.

Highlight of the Experience

Meet the Artist

Learn from an award-winning artist with decades of knowledge & expertise.

Personalised Experience

Enjoy one-on-one conversations with the artist.

Rich in Culture

Immerse yourself in cultural tales of Pichwai art, Nathdwara, and Shrinath ji. Explore the authentic styles of making Pichwai paintings.

Co-create Souvenirs

Get immersed in the process of making a Pichwai art motif with natural colours. Co-create a cherished memory, and take home a little piece of Rajasthan with you.

Meet the Artist

Rajaram Sharma

Since childhood, Rajaram Sharma had immersed himself in Pichwai Art. At the age of 13, he came to Nathdwara to train under the guidance of Tulsidas Ji, the head of Shrinathji temple. He trained under the best Pichwai artists for many decades and became adept in both Pichwai and miniature paintings.

Currently, he works at his own studio, where he also guides and trains upcoming artists. For his work, he was awarded the National Merit Certificate in 2016. The artist draws his inspiration from the ever-lasting, glorious, mythic, sometimes naughty, sometimes shrewd and always vibrant tales of Lord Krishna. The undying mythological stories provide a treasure-trove of characters, plots and situations fuelling the artist’s imagination.

Know more about the Art Form

Pichhwai Paintings are intricate paintings, done mostly on cloth or paper, portraying the life of Lord Krishna. This art form has its roots in the holy town of Nathdwara, in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The purpose of Pichhwais, other than their artistic appeal, is to narrate tales of Krishna. From the same city, we bring to you Master Artist Rajaram Sharma, who paints Krishna’s several lives like no other.

The beautiful art form is 400 years old depicting the mythological stories of Lord Krishna. The word Pichwai itself comes from the Sanskrit words, ‘pich’ which means back and ‘wai’ meaning hanging. It, therefore, means traditional paintings which are hanging behind the idol of Shrinathji on the walls of the temples located in Nathdwara district. The paintings take a considerable amount of time, ranging from a couple of weeks to months.

Includes

Souvenir: Handcrafted souvenir to take home
Materials: All raw materials and tools needed to make the souvenir
Refreshments: Water, Tea/Coffee, Snacks (Depending on what is available with the artist)
Volunteer: Our team member is there to curate the experience
Photos & Videos: We can capture photos & videos of your special moments for you

Other Things to Know

Minimum Pax

Maximum Pax

Who Can Join?

Suitable for all age groups above 10 years

When to Book

We suggest you book at least 24 hours in advance or earlier.

Meeting Point

The experience happens at the artist’s home. The exact meeting point is shared after booking.

Language

English/Hindi. Volunteers are bilingual. For other languages, translators can be made available on request.

Shop From Artist

If you like any artworks that you see at the artist’s place during the experience, you can directly shop from the artist.

Big Groups

If you are a group of more than 4 people who want to take the experience, call us at +91-9820560980.

Other Information

Cancellation & Refund Policy, FAQ's

Any booking can be canceled by dropping an email to contact@rajasthanstudio.com or alternatively by contacting at +91-9820560980. The email should have all relevant details concerning the booking and contact shared while making the booking…Read More