As the Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations fill the streets of Puri with devotion, an Instagram video by Vadodara-based artist Gautami Chauhan has captured hearts online. Her artwork—a miniature painting of Lord Jagannath on a single peacock feather—is going viral for its precision and divine beauty.
Shared on June 20, just days before the grand festival, the reel is captioned: “Jay Jagannath (Lord of the Universe on a Feather)." It showcases the delicate process of turning nature’s finest canvas into a beautiful piece of art.
Watch video
Painting on delicate peacock feather
The video opens with Gautami gently holding a peacock feather and using a paintbrush to create Lord Jagannath's painting on it.
She begins the artwork with white paint, drawing the Lord’s iconic wide eyes. With careful strokes, she adds a sacred tilak, his smiling mouth, and other facial features.
A final red outline brings clarity and life to the miniature painting. Every detail glows against the natural dark blue sheen of the feather’s eye, creating a surreal effect.
Comments
The visuals are reverent and magical. The shimmer of the feather enhances the deity’s painted face, leaving viewers in admiration.
According to netizens, the artwork is both "beautiful and creative."
Comments under the video are filled with chants of “Jay Jagannath”, and praise for the artist’s creation.
Her work captured the audience during the Rath Yatra festival. The reel has received thousands of views on the social media platform.
