Study Of Shringar Ras In Rajasthani Miniature Painting

Abstract

In India, art was used to make society beautiful From prehistoric times till today, hundreds of examples have been found. Paintings on the roofs and walls of caves, paintings enhancing the beauty of Ajanta caves, folk paintings on the walls of villages, Madhubani, Patua paintings made on clothes, beautiful rangoli, Mughal style, Rajasthani style, Bengal style and paintings made on the walls of temples, all these are examples of beautiful art and these paintings were made to provide beauty. In Shringar Rasa paintings, the feeling of love is dominant and the figures have attractive radiance and beauty-filled sweetness. Deep, bright and attractive colors are used in their painting. In the subjects of love, the depiction of figures, their suitable environment, and especially the selection of colors in them, are all depicted in the paintings of Shringar Rasa. In the field of art, 'Rasa in Shringar', here the basic meaning of 'Rasa' is that the pleasure obtained through the senses is Rasa. Rajasthani miniature painting is celebrated for its vivid depiction of emotions, narratives, and cultural ethos. Among the nine rasas (aesthetic flavors) outlined in Indian aesthetics, Shringar Ras (the emotion of love and beauty) occupies a central place. This paper explores the manifestation of Shringar Ras in Rajasthani miniature painting, focusing on its themes, techniques, and cultural significance. Through an analysis of various schools of Rajasthani miniature painting, including Mewar, Bundi, Kota, Kishangarh, and Jaipur, this study highlights how Shringar Ras was depicted to convey divine love, human emotions, and aesthetic beauty.