The Narrative of Vishat Mata- Mata Ni Pachedi Painting Like a film roll

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The Narrative of Vishat Mata- Mata Ni Pachedi Painting Like a film rollThis painting is of Vishat Mata. Vishat Matas name is derived from the Gujarati words vis hath that means twenty hands. The goddess is shown riding the animal Buffalo. The rows behind illustrate the priests and devotees worshipping her. The story shows the goddess defeating the asura. The Painting is a folk art by Jotsna Ben and her family of artisans in Gujarat who once belonged to a nomadic tribe. Since these are all handmade, certain imperfections