This Miniature Painting is of Shiv Parivaar. As a family man and householder, Shiva has a wife, Parvati and two sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya. Shiva and Parvati are considered inseparable and epitomize one of the most idealmarital union in Hindu mythology. Parvati is the Hindu goddess of marital bliss and longevity. His son Ganesha is worshipped as the Remover of Obstacles, Lord of Beginnings andLord of Obstacles. Kartikeya is worshipped in South India by the names Subrahmanya, Subrahmanyan, Shanmughan, Swaminathan and Murugan, and in Northern India by the names Skanda, Kumara, or Karttikeya.
This is a Handmade Indian Miniature Painting on Plastic (Synthetic Ivory) with the use of Other materials like Selfmade Brushes from Squirrels Hairs, Moulded Wooden Frame (without glass) & Paper Mounting. This is a centuries old rare art and will adorn any decor and is ideal for Display, Collection & Gifting purpose. This Painting is made by Mr. Tilak Gitai who is a renowned artist from Jaipur, India and has got many prestigious awards & recognition in India & abroad for his work. India has been the home of arts and crafts sinceprimitive times and painting is no exception to this fact. Indians knew the art of painting since prehistoric times. Indian paintings like Miniatures paintings, Thangka paintings,Madhubani paintings, Warlis paintings, Tanjore paintings and various others are now an art freak's greatest temptation. Painted geometric designs and symbols have also beenfound on pottery items belonging to the Indus valley civilization, while the medieval period is remembered for the Persian styled miniature paintings introduced by the Mughals.
