Goddess Meenakshi Kalyanam | Round Shape Tanjore Painting | With Vintage Teakwood Frame

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Goddess Meenakshi Kalyanam | Round Shape Tanjore Painting | With Vintage Teakwood Frame

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This stunning painting portrays the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi, the embodiment of grace and power, and Lord Sundareswarar. Their divine union, portrayed with intricate detail and devotion, captures the essence of love and devotion, transcending earthly realms. The use of radiant gold work elevates this artwork to a celestial plane. Every delicate touch of gold enhances the Tanjore's splendour, creating an ethereal luminescence that mirrors the divine aura of Goddess Meenakshi and her divine consort.

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Specifications

	LDC031
	Natural Colors with Gold Work
	38.50 inch Height X 38.50 inch Width X 4.00 inch Depth
	Weight 12.95 kg

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A Divine Union Captured

Immerse your space in the sacred grandeur of a celestial wedding, a timeless moment of divine union brought to life with unparalleled artistry. This captivating composition radiates opulence and spiritual significance, promising to be a focal point of reverence and aesthetic delight in any setting.

The Master's Hand: Tradition and Excellence

Each detail of this exquisite creation is meticulously rendered by master artisans, employing centuries-old Tanjore painting techniques. Crafted with natural mineral and vegetable dyes, it vibrates with authenticity, further enhanced by the opulent application of pure gold leaf. The tactile richness of the textures and the vibrant hues are a testament to a tradition passed down through generations, ensuring a piece of enduring beauty and exceptional quality.

Visual Splendor and Enduring Form

The artwork is presented in a striking round format, its generous proportions measuring 38.50 inches in height and width, with a depth of 4.00 inches that lends a commanding presence. You'll appreciate the intricate detailing of the divine figures, adorned with elaborate jewellery and flowing garments, each element imbued with a sense of divine grace. The delicate gold work, applied with precision, catches the light, creating a dynamic interplay of shadow and luminescence that draws the viewer deeper into the narrative.

Echoes of Sacred Lore

This depiction draws inspiration from the revered myth of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareshwar's divine wedding, a significant event in South Indian Hindu mythology. The scene evokes the spiritual essence of this auspicious union, celebrating love, devotion, and the cosmic order. It serves as a visual narrative, bringing to life the sacred stories and cultural heritage deeply embedded in the art form.

A Sanctuary of Beauty

Imagine this masterful piece gracing your living room, study, or meditation space, its sacred aura fostering an atmosphere of peace and contemplation. It makes a profound statement in a formal dining area or a grand entryway, inviting conversation and admiration. This artwork is perfectly suited for those who appreciate the fusion of artistic mastery, spiritual depth, and opulent design, transforming any environment into a sanctuary of refined elegance.

Preserving Timeless Brilliance

To maintain the radiant beauty of this artwork, a gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth is recommended. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials, which can damage the delicate gold leaf and natural pigments. Housed within a sturdy vintage teakwood frame, this piece is designed for longevity, ensuring that its divine narrative and artisanal brilliance will be cherished for generations to come.

Gilded Elegance: Unraveling the Artistry of Tanjore Paintings

Tanjore painting is a traditional form of art in the South Indian style and was started by the inhabitants of a small town known as Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu. This gives it another name called “Thanjavur painting”. This painting draws its figures, designs, and inspiration from the time when Vedic culture was prevalent in India. Certain remarkable features of a Tanjore painting distinguish it from other paintings. Some of these are pure gold or gold foil coating on gesso work, the use of rich and vivid colors, and the inlay of cut-glass or semi-precious and precious stones. The subjects of most of the Tanjore paintings are Hindu Gods, Goddesses, and saints. The main devotional figure is portrayed in the central portion of the painting and is usually surrounded by various secondary figures.

The process of making a Tanjore painting

The classic Tanjore paintings are done on wooden planks and hence are also referred to as Palagai Padam in South India (Palagai = Wooden plank, Padam = Picture). Creating a masterpiece is never an easy task but the skilled artists of Thanjavur have been following the tradition of making timeless Tanjore paintings for decades.

The making process begins with preparing the wooden board or canvas. The size of the board depends upon the choice of the patron. The next step is to paste cardboard over the wooden board and then a cotton fabric is stretched and pasted upon it using Arabic gum.

Now that the cloth is attached to the wooden panel, a rough sketch of the motifs and figure is drawn onto the fabric. After this, a paste of chalk powder and water-soluble adhesive is evenly applied over the base and smoothed.

Thereafter, the outlines which were made or traced using a stencil are now ready to be beautified and decked with various add-ons. The usual materials for decoration are cut-glass, pearls, semi-precious and precious gems, gold leaf, and laces. 22 or 18 Karat Gold leaves and gems of varied hues are especially inlaid in areas like pillars, arches, walls, thrones, and dresses. In the final step, the rest of the painting is filled with rich and striking colors such as shades of red, blue, and green. Formerly, the artists used natural colors like vegetable and mineral dyes instead of chemical paints. The entire painting is then cleaned and refined to give a flawless finished look.

Since the making of a single piece of Tanjore painting requires a complex and elaborate process, the artists usually take at least one or two months to complete it. The use of pure gold foil and gems for beautification is a characteristic of an authentic Tanjore painting. Due to this, Tanjore paintings last for generations without getting tarnished and are much more expensive than general paintings. Though the art form has undergone various changes and technique modifications over the years, it continues to attract the hearts of art lovers.

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