A powerful Bengal Pattachitra painting of Durga as Mahishasura Mardini, the goddess in the moment of triumph over the buffalo demon. Ten-armed and crowned, she drives her trident into the green-skinned Mahishasura while her lion mount roars at her feet. Her crimson sari flows in bold striped folds, each arm bearing a weapon, her expression composed and unwavering. Framed by a Mughal-inspired arch of fluted fans and patterned pillars on aged handmade paper, the piece is anchored by deep reds, rust, ochre and forest green. A centrepiece for a pooja room, hallway, or feature wall, carrying the quiet authority of the goddess herself.
Bengal Pattachitra belongs to the Patua scroll-painting tradition of West Bengal, practised for generations by the Chitrakar community. Unlike the temple-rooted Pattachitra of Odisha, the Bengal form grew out of village storytelling, where wandering patuas would unfurl hand-painted scrolls and sing pater gaan, narrative songs that animated each frame. Artists use natural pigments drawn from turmeric, indigo, vermilion, lamp black and crushed seeds, bound with boiled tamarind seed paste and applied on cloth-backed handmade paper. Durga is one of the most beloved subjects in the tradition, especially in Bengal where she sits at the heart of the region's cultural and religious life through the autumn Durga Puja festivities.
This painting makes a meaningful gift for devotees, lovers of Indian mythology, or anyone drawn to handcrafted pieces that carry strength and story. Every purchase goes directly to the Patua artisan families of rural Bengal, helping sustain a living tradition that has weathered centuries of change. Bring home the goddess and know your purchase keeps the scrolls and songs alive.
Details
• Art form: Bengal Pattachitra (Patua scroll tradition) from West Bengal, India
• Medium: Natural pigments on handmade paper
• Dimensions: Slightly smaller than A3 (28 × 35.5 cm)
• Theme: Durga as Mahishasura Mardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon
• Handmade: One-of-a-kind, painted entirely by hand by a Chitrakar artisan
• Eco-friendly: Created using traditional natural dyes and sustainable materials
• Ideal for: Pooja room, home altar, wall decor, devotional gifting, folk art collectors
A powerful Bengal Pattachitra painting of Durga as Mahishasura Mardini, the goddess in the moment of triumph over the buffalo demon. Ten-armed and crowned, she drives her trident into the green-skinned Mahishasura while her lion mount roars at her feet. Her crimson sari flows in bold striped folds, each arm bearing a weapon, her expression composed and unwavering. Framed by a Mughal-inspired arch of fluted fans and patterned pillars on aged handmade paper, the piece is anchored by deep reds, rust, ochre and forest green. A centrepiece for a pooja room, hallway, or feature wall, carrying the quiet authority of the goddess herself.
Bengal Pattachitra belongs to the Patua scroll-painting tradition of West Bengal, practised for generations by the Chitrakar community. Unlike the temple-rooted Pattachitra of Odisha, the Bengal form grew out of village storytelling, where wandering patuas would unfurl hand-painted scrolls and sing pater gaan, narrative songs that animated each frame. Artists use natural pigments drawn from turmeric, indigo, vermilion, lamp black and crushed seeds, bound with boiled tamarind seed paste and applied on cloth-backed handmade paper. Durga is one of the most beloved subjects in the tradition, especially in Bengal where she sits at the heart of the region's cultural and religious life through the autumn Durga Puja festivities.
This painting makes a meaningful gift for devotees, lovers of Indian mythology, or anyone drawn to handcrafted pieces that carry strength and story. Every purchase goes directly to the Patua artisan families of rural Bengal, helping sustain a living tradition that has weathered centuries of change. Bring home the goddess and know your purchase keeps the scrolls and songs alive.
Details
• Art form: Bengal Pattachitra (Patua scroll tradition) from West Bengal, India
• Medium: Natural pigments on handmade paper
• Dimensions: Slightly smaller than A3 (28 × 35.5 cm)
• Theme: Durga as Mahishasura Mardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon
• Handmade: One-of-a-kind, painted entirely by hand by a Chitrakar artisan
• Eco-friendly: Created using traditional natural dyes and sustainable materials
• Ideal for: Pooja room, home altar, wall decor, devotional gifting, folk art collectors
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