Author Archives: Shikha Arya

Mewar painting explained: the Chawand Ragamala of 1605, Sahibdin’s Ramayana, the Udaipur court scenes, Deogarh and Nathdwara, and how to recognise the Mewar style.

Bundi and Kota painting from Rajasthan’s Hadoti region: Bundi’s lovers, Ragamalas and monsoon gardens, Kota’s royal hunts and elephants, and how to tell them apart.

Choosing paintings for an office wall: what suits reception, cabins, meeting rooms and home offices, sizing and placement rules, lighting, Vastu and budgets.

Punjab (Sikh) painting flourished at Lahore, Amritsar and Patiala under Ranjit Singh. Learn its Pahari roots, painter families, favourite subjects and key features.

Choosing a Ganesh painting for your home: what the symbols mean, seated, dancing and child forms, Kangra to Tanjore styles, trunk direction and placement tips.

Kangra painting is the lyrical Pahari miniature school of Himachal Pradesh. Learn how to recognise it, its Guler origins, Sansar Chand’s golden age and themes.

Choosing a painting as a wedding gift: meaningful themes like Ganesha and Radha Krishna, custom couple portraits, real price ranges, timing and delivery tips.

How to choose a Radha Krishna painting for your home: what the swing, Raas Leela and Holi scenes mean, which style suits which room, and bedroom and Vastu tips.

Basohli painting is the bold, jewel-bright first school of Pahari art from Jammu. Learn its history, key features, famous series and how to tell it from Kangra.

What makes a painting a miniature? A clear guide to Indian miniature painting: its meaning, history from palm leaves to royal courts, materials, schools and buying tips.