Paubha painting showing Vishnu Mandala (15th century). A paubhā (Devanagari: पौभा) is a traditional religious painting made by the Newar people of Nepal. [1] . Paubhas depict deities, mandalas or monuments, and are used to help the practitioners in meditation.

2021年12月6日 · Paubha is one of the oldest traditional art forms in Nepal. Paubha or Newari traditional painting is created through the collective effort of the priest, the patron, and the painter.

"Paubha" the traditional art of Nepal has its own unique method of painting and a reason to be painted. The painting process need to be strictly according to the principles and guidelines of holy sastras.

2023年2月20日 · Paubha painting is a distinctive Newar art style, that emerged from the central valley’s three vibrant cities, Patan, Bhaktapur, and Kathmandu. The word Paubha is derived from the Sanskrit term ‘ Patrabhattaraka ’, ‘ Patra ’ meaning sheets or paper, and ‘ Bhattaraka ’ representing ‘gods and goddesses’. Together, it means “divine in flat form.”

2023年1月27日 · Paubha is a traditional art practised notably by the Newa people to illustrate the stories and philosophies of various deities from Hinduism and Buddhism. Paubha art is used for both religious and spiritual purposes. The Newa community makes Paubha paintings for worshipping Gods, to celebrate various festivals and other religious practices.

Traditional Nepali paintings are religious since they are based on Hindu and Buddhist myths. Manuscript illuminations and paubhas, the examples of religious paintings, have magical and mystical contents. Characters of myths have been portrayed and mythical stories have been narrated in visual form.

Pauva (Thanka) is a traditional Nepali Art that uses intense colors and fine detail works to depict divinities or patterns and is hung on the walls. Most of the artists of Pauva (Thanka) are anonymous. The artists give emphasis on symmetry order, balance and harmony.

A paubha painting is sacred art and is extremely difficult to appreciate without a proper understanding of the religious symbolism they employ. The impact of Newari art was extended not only to Tibet but also to China.

2022年12月21日 · A Paubha (पौभा) is a traditional religious artwork created by Nepal's Newari people. It portray deities, mandalas, or monuments and are used to encourage meditation. The Tibetan counterpart is called Thangka. Paubha is derived from the phrase Patrabhattaraka, which was eventually shortened to Paubha.

Paubha Painting represents the rich ancient cultural heritage of the indigenous Newari community of the Kathmandu valley in Nepal. Paubha Art is based on the Hindu and Buddhist philosophy.