Basohli (formerly Vishwasthali) is a town near Kathua in Kathua district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated on the right bank of River Ravi at an altitude of 1876 ft. It was founded by Raja Bhupat Pal sometime in 1635. It was known for the palaces which are now in ruins and miniatures paintings (Basohli school of Pahari painting). The Battle of Basoli was fought in this region.
Basohli is known for its unique 'Basohli Paintings'. In the late 17th century, Basohli emerged as a great centre of painting. According to well known Dr. Herman Goltz, "Basohli painting are among the great achievements of Indians". Their central inspiration is Vashnavism, the themes have been taken from the Epics and the Puranas.
The different themes of the paintings are religious (Gita Govinda and Ramayana), secular, historical, contemporary and literary. Besides the paintings bring out extreme emotion combined with a lyrical sense of Basohli landscape.
Basohli paintings are said to have been described as 'Poems in colours'. The paintings are marked by strikingly blazing colours bold lines, rich symbols and peculiar features giving an accumulative impact of highly sensuous environs.
Basohli is located at 32°30′N75°49′E / 32.50°N 75.82°E / 32.50; 75.82.[2] It has an average elevation of 460 metres (1509 feet). Basohli is situated in the uneven lofty hills of Shiwaliks. It is situated in the right bank of Ravi river. Basohli's Thein dam has made it almost landlocked.
Demographicsedit
According to 2011 census,[3] Basohli had a population of 5433. Males constituted 52.01% of the population and females 47.99%. Basohli had an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 12% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Religionedit
The religious distribution of the population is as follows - Hindu 83.01%, Muslim 16.38%, other 0.61%.[4]
Basohli paintingedit
Basohli is widely known for its paintings, which are considered the first school of Pahari paintings, and which evolved into the much prolific Kangra paintings school by mid-eighteenth century.[5] The painter Nainsukh ended his career in Basohli.
Radha and Krishna in Discussion, (An illustration from Gita Govinda) Gouache on paper (c. 1730).
Goddess Bhadrakali, adored by the Gods. Basohli. India. c. 1660–70.
Maharaja Sital Dev of Mankot in Devotion, Ink, opaque watercolor, and silver on paper (c. 1690).
Ragaputra Velavala of Bhairava, opaque watercolour with gold on paper (c. 1710).
Raja Amrit Pal (Reigned 1757–1776) of Basohli
Basohli painting has obtained Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in March, 2023.Basohli painting was a vigorous, bold and imaginative artistic style, rich, stylish and unconventional. A style of painting characterized by vigorous use of primary colours and a peculiar facial formula prevailed in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries in the foothills of the Western Himalayas in the Jammu and Punjab States. The earliest paintings in this style have been dated to the time of Raja Kirpal Pal (1678–93).[6]
Originating in Basohli State, the style spread to the Hill States of Mankot, Nurpur, Kulu, Mandi, Suket, Bilaspur, Nalagarh, Chamba, Guler and Kangra. The first mention of Basohli painting is in the annual report of the Archaeological Survey of India for the year published in 1921. Referring to the acquisitions of the Archaeological Section of the Central Museum, Lahore, the report states that "a series of old paintings of the Basohli School were purchased, and the Curator concludes that the Basohli Schools is possibly of pre-Moghul origin, and so called Tibeti pictures are nothing but late productions of this school".
^National Museum, New Delhi. For description of the work see: Martin-Dubost (1997), p. 73, which says: "Ganesha getting ready to throw his lotus. Basohli miniature, circa 1730. National Museum, New Delhi. Attired in an orange dhoti, his body is enitirely red. On the three points of his tiny crown, budding lotuses have been fixed. Gaṇeśa holds in his two right hands the rosary and a cup filled with three modakas (a fourth substituted by the curving trunk is just about to be tasted). In his two left hands, Gaṇeśa holds a large lotus above and an axe below, with its handle leaning against his shoulder. In the Mudgalapurāṇa (VII, 70), in order to kill the demon of egotism (Mamāsura) who had attacked him, Gaṇeśa Vighnarāja throws his lotus at him. Unable to bear the fragrance of the divine flower, the demon surrenders to Gaṇeśa."
^. Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
^"Bashohli Town Population Census 2011 - 2024". census2011.co.in. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
^Chaitanya, Krishna (1987). "Pahari centres". Arts of India: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Music, Dance and Handicraft. Abhinav Publications. p. 62. ISBN81-7017-209-8.
Hutchinson, J. & J. PH Vogel (1933). History of the Panjab Hill States, Vol. I. 1st edition: Govt. Printing, Pujab, Lahore, 1933. Reprint 2000. Department of Language and Culture, Himachal Pradesh. Chapter XVIII Basohli State, pp. 587–613.
Kossak, Steven (1997). Indian court painting, 16th-19th century. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. ISBN0870997831. (see index: p. 148-152, for information about Basholi painting)
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This article may be confusing or unclear to readers Please help clarify the article There might be a discussion about this on the talk page July 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message Basohli formerly Vishwasthali is a town near Kathua in Kathua district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir India It is situated on the right bank of River Ravi at an altitude of 1876 ft It was founded by Raja Bhupat Pal sometime in 1635 It was known for the palaces which are now in ruins and miniatures paintings Basohli school of Pahari painting The Battle of Basoli was fought in this region BasohliTownBasohliLocation in Jammu and Kashmir IndiaShow map of Jammu and KashmirBasohliBasohli India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 32 30 N 75 49 E 32 50 N 75 82 E 32 50 75 82Country IndiaUnion TerritoryJammu and KashmirDistrictKathuaElevation1 200 m 3 900 ft Population 2011 Total5 433Languages OfficialDogri Pahari Hindi EnglishTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST Lord Ganesha c 1730 1 Basohli is known for its unique Basohli Paintings In the late 17th century Basohli emerged as a great centre of painting According to well known Dr Herman Goltz Basohli painting are among the great achievements of Indians Their central inspiration is Vashnavism the themes have been taken from the Epics and the Puranas The different themes of the paintings are religious Gita Govinda and Ramayana secular historical contemporary and literary Besides the paintings bring out extreme emotion combined with a lyrical sense of Basohli landscape Basohli paintings are said to have been described as Poems in colours The paintings are marked by strikingly blazing colours bold lines rich symbols and peculiar features giving an accumulative impact of highly sensuous environs Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Religion 4 Basohli painting 5 History 6 See also 7 References 8 Further readingGeography editBasohli is located at 32 30 N 75 49 E 32 50 N 75 82 E 32 50 75 82 2 It has an average elevation of 460 metres 1509 feet Basohli is situated in the uneven lofty hills of Shiwaliks It is situated in the right bank of Ravi river Basohli s Thein dam has made it almost landlocked Demographics editAccording to 2011 census 3 Basohli had a population of 5433 Males constituted 52 01 of the population and females 47 99 Basohli had an average literacy rate of 77 higher than the national average of 59 5 with 57 of the males and 43 of females literate 12 of the population was under 6 years of age Religion editThe religious distribution of the population is as follows Hindu 83 01 Muslim 16 38 other 0 61 4 Basohli painting editBasohli is widely known for its paintings which are considered the first school of Pahari paintings and which evolved into the much prolific Kangra paintings school by mid eighteenth century 5 The painter Nainsukh ended his career in Basohli nbsp Radha and Krishna in Discussion An illustration from Gita Govinda Gouache on paper c 1730 nbsp Goddess Bhadrakali adored by the Gods Basohli India c 1660 70 nbsp Maharaja Sital Dev of Mankot in Devotion Ink opaque watercolor and silver on paper c 1690 nbsp Ragaputra Velavala of Bhairava opaque watercolour with gold on paper c 1710 nbsp Raja Amrit Pal Reigned 1757 1776 of BasohliBasohli painting has obtained Geographical Indication GI Tag in March 2023 Basohli painting was a vigorous bold and imaginative artistic style rich stylish and unconventional A style of painting characterized by vigorous use of primary colours and a peculiar facial formula prevailed in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries in the foothills of the Western Himalayas in the Jammu and Punjab States The earliest paintings in this style have been dated to the time of Raja Kirpal Pal 1678 93 6 Originating in Basohli State the style spread to the Hill States of Mankot Nurpur Kulu Mandi Suket Bilaspur Nalagarh Chamba Guler and Kangra The first mention of Basohli painting is in the annual report of the Archaeological Survey of India for the year published in 1921 Referring to the acquisitions of the Archaeological Section of the Central Museum Lahore the report states that a series of old paintings of the Basohli School were purchased and the Curator concludes that the Basohli Schools is possibly of pre Moghul origin and so called Tibeti pictures are nothing but late productions of this school History editThe Battle of Basoli was fought in Basohli between the Sikhs and the Mughal Empire aided by the Rajputs of the hill states in 1702 See also editBattle of BasoliReferences edit National Museum New Delhi For description of the work see Martin Dubost 1997 p 73 which says Ganesha getting ready to throw his lotus Basohli miniature circa 1730 National Museum New Delhi Attired in an orange dhoti his body is enitirely red On the three points of his tiny crown budding lotuses have been fixed Gaṇesa holds in his two right hands the rosary and a cup filled with three modakas a fourth substituted by the curving trunk is just about to be tasted In his two left hands Gaṇesa holds a large lotus above and an axe below with its handle leaning against his shoulder In the Mudgalapuraṇa VII 70 in order to kill the demon of egotism Mamasura who had attacked him Gaṇesa Vighnaraja throws his lotus at him Unable to bear the fragrance of the divine flower the demon surrenders to Gaṇesa Basholi Falling Rain Census of India 2001 Data from the 2001 Census including cities villages and towns Provisional Census Commission of India Archived from the original on 16 June 2004 Retrieved 1 November 2008 Bashohli Town Population Census 2011 2024 census2011 co in Retrieved 29 February 2024 Chaitanya Krishna 1987 Pahari centres Arts of India Architecture Sculpture Painting Music Dance and Handicraft Abhinav Publications p 62 ISBN 81 7017 209 8 Singh Chandramani 1974 A Review of Basohli Style in Indian Painting PDF Kailash Journal of Himalayan Studies 2 1 amp 2 133 147 Archived from the original PDF on 6 September 2006 Further reading editHutchinson J amp J PH Vogel 1933 History of the Panjab Hill States Vol I 1st edition Govt Printing Pujab Lahore 1933 Reprint 2000 Department of Language and Culture Himachal Pradesh Chapter XVIII Basohli State pp 587 613 Kossak Steven 1997 Indian court painting 16th 19th century New York The Metropolitan Museum of Art ISBN 0870997831 see index p 148 152 for information about Basholi painting Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Basohli town amp oldid 1211117375 Basohli painting, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
