Trade Marks of Identity

Good Morning Random Reading : Trade marks of identity From time immemorial, the dress one wear, the jewelry, facial makeup, what you carry in your hands, the style of walking and so on gave an indication of the person's identity and character. If in doubt check : The different attires, ornaments and weapons of Kathakali characters : https://share.google/aimode/nyajsRnqQlPJxySvZ OR Ravi Varma paintings of deities : Raja Ravi Varma revolutionized Indian visual culture by blending European academic realism with traditional Hindu iconography. His breathtaking oil paintings and subsequent chromolithographs gave millions of everyday people access to divine imagery, earning him the title of the "father of modern Indian art". Some of his most celebrated paintings of deities include: Saraswati: Often considered his most iconic piece, the Hindu goddess of music, knowledge, and the arts is depicted gracefully with a veena. Lakshmi: The goddess of wealth and prosperity is typically shown standing or seated on a lotus throne, a depiction that became a staple in Indian homes. Lord Vishnu: Varma painted the supreme deity with his consorts Maya and Lakshmi, resting upon the five-headed serpent Shesha over the cosmic ocean. Yashoda and Krishna: One of his most famous and historically significant works, portraying tender maternal moments between the divine child and his mother. Mohini on a Swing: A beautiful and culturally iconic piece depicting the enchanting female avatar of Vishnu. While Indian classical arts use the nine navarasas (emotions), Raja Ravi Varma did not formally categorize his works by raudra bhavas (furious expressions). Instead, he masterfully captured these intense, wrathful moods through mythological vengeance, divine fury, and tensions within the Hindu epics. His most striking examples of raudra (the emotion of anger/rage) include : Kali: Portrays the goddess of destruction in a fierce killing rage. Her dishevelled hair, protruding bloody tongue, and necklace of severed heads perfectly embody the most intense, raw form of raudra bhava. Draupadi disrobed / at the Court of Virat: While representing the anger of humiliation, Varma's multiple interpretations of Draupadi (such as her confrontation with Keechaka) capture the impending wrath and tension that eventually sparks devastating revenge. Rama vanquishing the pride of the Ocean: Depicts Lord Rama in a fury, armed with a bow and arrow, commanding the sea to give way so his army can reach Lanka. Mahishasuramardini / Durga: A dramatic representation of Goddess Durga in her fierce, multi-armed form, ready to slay the demon Mahishasura in a display of divine wrath and power. My submission is, by trying to express their mood through their dress, ornaments or makeup, Gen Z is just following a tradition which is already there from time immemorial. M G Warrier

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