Nestled in the verdant hills of Himachal Pradesh, the royal ateliers of Kangra gave rise to one of India’s most refined art forms—the Kangra Shaili. Emerging in the 18th century under the patronage of Maharaja Sansar Chand, Kangra painting drew from the bhakti poetry of Jayadeva, Bihari, and Keshavdas to bring divine love to life on paper.
Hand-painted in the traditional Kangra style, this miniature painting depicts Radha and Krishna in divine play, surrounded by trees in bloom, peacocks in dance, and rivers that sing. Every detail—from Krishna’s flute to Radha’s veil—is rendered with sublime sensitivity and spiritual symbolism.
An heirloom of emotion and technique, this artwork brings the romance of the Bhagavata Purana and the Gita Govinda into form. It is a piece to behold, contemplate, and cherish for a lifetime.
