Pichwai Paintings
Indian Art Form of Pichwai Paintings Rajasthan is known worldwide for its rich heritage and culture of India worldwide. Amongst the popular Indian art form paintings are pichwai. The revival of pichwai has led to a rise in demand for pichwai paintings online . The art form of pichwai is mostly found in the Nathdwara temple located on the banks of Banas River in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. The place is known as a major pilgrimage destination and home to Shrinathji which represent Lord Krishna as a child lifting the Mount Govardhana like an umbrella to protect the people from the wrath of Indra, the lord of rains. This is one of the most popular incidents that can be seen described in Pichwai paintings online . Pichwai, the Indian art form paintings were used as beautiful backdrops for temples in Nathdwara. The word Pichwai evolved from Sanskrit words "pitch" and "wais" which imply "back" and "hanging" respectively.