Mata Khivi Langar Sikh Handmade Miniature Painting Sikhism Punjab Ethnic Art

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Mata Khivi Prepares Langar

  • Subject: Sikh Miniature Painting
  • Paint Material: Opaque Watercolors
  • Base Material: Stamp paper (unframed)
  • Size: 8 in. wide X 12 in. tall (20 cms X 30.5 cms)
  • Age: Modern Handmade Art
  • Country of origin: India
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Take an amazing step back into the past with this painting of the 16th century woman Sikh, Mata Khivi. It depicts the Mata (mother) in her finest as she prepares langar (free kitchen). 

Mata Khivi or Bibi Khivi was the wife of the second Sikh guru Angad, best known for establishing the Sikh tradition of langar or free kitchen.

After Guru Nanak's initiation, Khivi continued the system of langar or free kitchen and administered it. It was popularly known as Mata Khivi ji da Langar (Mother Khivi's langar) and she was monumental in institutionalizing the Sikh tradition of langar. She was also instrumental in making the Sewa (service) tradition in Sikh temples.

Your decor will come alive with this art of the Sikh heroine Mata Khivi. Buy it now and bring the spirit of the Mata to your home or office.