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The celestial couple of Hinduism wear traditional dress as they share a musical moment together. Working in the traditional Madhubani style, Devendra Kumar Jha portrays Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha in vivid colours.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. colours and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

The traditional themes of Mithila come to life in Madhubani art. Painted with natural dyes on handmade paper, royal guards and soldiers of the king alternate in row after colorful row. The guards wear orange and the soldiers dress in green, depicted freehand by Indian artist Devendra Kumar Jha. Diminutive elephants accompany the men. Originating in northern Bihar, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

This beautifully colorful painting is created in the Madhubani style. Originating in Bihar, Madhubani painting was originally done to adorn the floors and walls of homes and other buildings. Vidushini paints this composition of two courting birds in a flowering tree. The painting is rendered in acrylics on handmade paper.

A bright peacock spreads its wings and takes flight in this fantastical Madhubani painting from India's Vidushini. Created with acrylic on handmade paper, the work mesmerizes with vivid hues of red, blue, yellow, and turquoise painted in clean, graphic lines. A lovely floral motif surrounds the bird, creating the impression of a window or a door. Madhubani paintings originated in Bihar, India, where they were used to adorn walls and floors of homes and other buildings.

Splendid black elephants parade across a composition by Devendra Kumar Jha. Working freehand in the Madhubani style, he achieves stunning detail and symmetry in this beautiful folk art painting. The pachyderms all wear exquisite headgear and silks, as was the tradition in ancient India. Elephants are widely respected in India for their intelligence and are revered by many. Originating in northern Bihar, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes. Life in harmony with nature is a popular theme for this art style.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.