Karttikeya (Murugan) Tanjore Painting | Traditional Colors With 24K Gold | Teakwood Frame | Gold & Wood | Handmade | Made In India

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Whoever sees this painting sees the absolutely incredible embellishment with pure gold along with the sequences of tiny stones to give an extra beautification to the artwork. Tanjore style paintings are characterized by this unique description of the devotional icons. Here, Lord Kartikeya, the God of war and the noble child of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati is portrayed in the most magnificent way. Lord Kartikeya is considered an important deity in Shaivism receiving whose mercy, the individual souls (jivas) can get on the path to the Absolute Truth. There is a pastime in which he killed the great demon Taraka, depicting that those who take his shelter with full faith can get rid of the demons sitting in their hearts (lust, ego, anger). 

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Item Code: PAA213
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TANJORE PAINTING TRADITIONAL COLORS WITH 24 KARAT GOLD
Dimensions 18 inch Height X 15 inch Width
Weight: 2.12 kg
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Surrounded by a gratifying Kirtimukham Prabhavali designed with typical Indian motifs, the youthful warrior god stands tall on an elevated platform with grace. His fair-complexioned body adorned with several ornaments glows throughout the painting. He is attired in a perfectly pleated pitambar (bright yellow) dhoti down to his ankles. A heavy and beautiful flower garland is worn around his strong shoulders. He places his left hand on his waist and holds the javelin weapon in his right hand. His divine spear, known as Vel (it represents his shakti) is also placed near the other weapon. A soft and gentle smile on his face shows his extremely merciful nature towards his devotees. This mesmerizing yet powerful form of Lord Kartikeya is very pleasing for everyone to see. The intricate detailing of the surrounding arches is undeniably praiseworthy. This aspect of Tanjore paintings makes it stand out from the ordinary ones. 



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.
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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.
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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.
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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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