Question

An interior designer has to select a painting for a living room. The client is a devotee of lord Krishna and prefers a traditional painting. Which painting should the interior designer select?

• A. \( \text{Pabuji ki Phad} \)
• B. \( \text{Mata-ni-Pachedi} \)
• C. \( \text{Pichhavai} \)
• D. \( \text{Warli} \)

Hint:

Pichhavai literally means "that which hangs at the back" (Pichh = back). They are synonymous with the town of Nathdwara in Rajasthan.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Traditional Indian textile paintings are often dedicated to specific deities or tribal legends.

Step 1: Analyze the themes of the paintings.

• Pichhavai: These are intricate paintings on cloth specifically dedicated to Lord Krishna (in the form of Shrinathji). They are hung behind the idol in temples and depict Krishna's life, especially the Ras-Leela.
• Pabuji ki Phad: Large scrolls from Rajasthan depicting the life of the local folk hero Pabuji.
• Mata-ni-Pachedi: Ritualistic temple cloths from Gujarat dedicated to the Mother Goddess.
• Warli: Tribal folk art from Maharashtra depicting daily life and nature, not specific Hindu deities.