Patitapaban Padma Chandua

Patitapaban Padma Chandua is a richly decorated devotional textile featuring the expressive face of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath within a lotus-inspired circular frame. The design rests on a deep navy-blue field, surrounded by multicoloured petal motifs, a gold-coloured inner ring and a bright yellow outer border. It makes a distinctive Jagannath backdrop for a home mandir or prayer-room wall.

Patitapaban Padma Chandua Specifications

• Material: Decorative appliqué-style textile
• Colour: Navy blue, yellow, gold, red and multicoloured accents
• Design: Shri Jagannath face surrounded by layered lotus motifs
• Purpose: Devotional wall decoration and home-mandir backdrop

Mahaprabhu Within a Lotus Mandala

The Patitapaban Padma Chandua presents Jagannath’s familiar wide circular eyes and smiling expression as the focal point of the composition. The dark face contrasts with large red eye surrounds, white circular pupils and small ornamental markings. A gold-coloured ring encircles the central form and separates it from the floral pattern beyond.

Repeated lotus-petal motifs in red, yellow, green and other bright shades form a radiating decorative border. Their curved shapes create a sense of movement around the Lord’s face. The circular design is set inside a rectangular navy-blue backdrop, giving the artwork a carefully balanced appearance.

Colourful Appliqué-Style Decoration

The Patitapaban Padma Chandua combines detailed ornamental elements with the colour-rich character of Odia appliqué work. Its layered borders include bright stitching-style patterns and small reflective-looking highlights. Yellow circular motifs appear near the corners, helping frame the central lotus design.

The contrast between the deep blue ground and colourful lotus petals creates depth across the textile. Gold-coloured and yellow accents lend warmth to the arrangement, while the outer border provides a clear outline for display behind an altar or on a dedicated devotional wall.

Display and Care

Place the Patitapaban Padma Chandua where the full lotus circle and decorated corners remain visible. It complements a Jagannath puja shelf, home-mandir setting or a wall dedicated to Odisha’s devotional traditions. Store the textile clean and dry, and use gentle dusting around stitched and appliqué-style areas to preserve the decoration.

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