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The Evolution of Painting in Haryana: From BC 2500 to Harshavardhana's Reign

• The state of Haryana has a long history of cultural diversity, with various tribes, invaders, races, cultures, and religions converging there since as far back as 2500 BC. This has resulted in the emergence of several different painting styles. 
• The earliest impressions of art in Haryana were found at the Siswal site in the form of earthenware with black and white designs. Mitathal and Banawali sites have also shown evidence of art, though on a smaller scale than in the Deccan and southern India. 
• The designs typically consist of horizontal and vertical lines, with floral art being slightly more creative. During the reign of Harshvardhana, painting and art received special attention, as the king himself was a painter.

The Origin of Paintings of Haryana

• King Harsha was a painter and art enthusiast, and during his reign, painting was given special attention. However, after his death, painting continued to flourish for a short time under the Rajputs until the Delhi Sultanate took power and art patronage declined. 
• The Mughal Empire, particularly during the reign of Jehangir, saw art reach its pinnacle. Jehangir supported art and the influence of Persian painting style was combined with Indian style.
• The palace of Maharaja Tej Singh in Mirpur, Gurgaon is decorated with paintings in the Rajput style depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The 'Matru Mad ki Piao' in Gurgaon also features mythological paintings, but unfortunately, they are gradually deteriorating. 
• The paintings at 'Asthal Bohar' are also in the Rajput style and have influenced the Shiva temples in Panchkula, Pinjore, the Venumadhava temple in Kaul, the temples in Kaithal and Pabnama, the Kapil temple in Kilayat, and the Sarsainth temple in Sirsa.
• The wall paintings at the Rang Mahal in Pinjore are a unique creation of Mughal artists. The ‘samadhis’ of Lala Balak Ram and Lala Jamuna Das in Jagadhari in Ambala are also known for their wall paintings based on Hindu mythology. 
• The entrance to both sites is flanked by elaborately painted ‘dwarapalas’. The Rajiwala temple near the ‘samadhis’ is decorated with religious themes in the Jain style, while the Qila Mubarak, a two-storeyed Mughal structure, is adorned with depictions of birds and flowers.
• Religious themes and frescoes are present in the Bhadra Kali temple of Kurukshetra, with a broad frieze encircling the lower end of the temple. The second level of the temple, as well as the haveli of Rani Chand Kaur, the temple of Shri Ram Radha in Pehowa, and the temple of Baba Shrawan Nath, are all adorned with murals. Comparable paintings can be seen in temples and other sacred Hindu sites across Haryana.
• The use of Persian style combined with calligraphy became popular, particularly in murals that incorporate Persian script in a free-flowing manner. The murals often depict elaborate details with verses from the Quran written in different calligraphy styles. 
• Mughal painting also made its way into Hindu temples in Kaithal, Kalayat, and Rohtak, with the subject matter being heavily influenced by mythology and conveying moral and spiritual messages. In Rohtak, some paintings have been discovered and are now in the possession of the Manuscripts Department of Kurukshetra University. These paintings, depicting Lord Vishnu and his avatars, are beautifully enhanced with colors such as blue, pink, green, orange, and red.

Flower Paintings of Haryana

• Our Flower Paintings of Haryana are created on teakwood and decorated with carvings before being mounted on canvas and enhanced with oil colors and a 24-carat gold border. These paintings exude a positive energy and aura. 
• Our Flower Paintings are particularly desirable because they are painted by government-authorized artists, come with a sturdy frame, feature real gold and precious stones, are made on teakwood, and have unique carvings.