Tanjore paintings in the culture of South India are a mode for the devotee to feel proximity with their deities in every aspect. For this reason, the artists of Tanjore pick various themes from Hindu epic-Puranic legends to enliven their canvas, so that the devotee experiences a personal bond with the gods and goddesses. In this mesmerizing Tanjore painting, a heart-warming and rather rare subject of Sita-Kalyanam, goddess Sita’s marriage with Sri Rama has been presented on the canvas. Placed within a vintage teakwood frame which is an art piece unto itself, this superfine Thanjavur painting is vertically laid, with the marriage rituals being conducted inside a grand arched Mandapam, with the Kirtimukha emblem in the centre.
Surrounded by their family and kin, Lord Rama and Sita appear against a rich red backdrop- the color of conjugal bliss but also of Shakti, which emerges from the union of Purusha and Prakriti. With Sita’s hand under Sri Rama’s, and drops of water trickling down, the painting carries a distinct sense of movement. The crowd surrounding the divine bride and groom has been given meticulous treatment, with each subject individually delineated. On the lower section of the canvas are rows of musicians and the pot of auspiciousness in the center, symbolizing the universal goodness that is emanating from this fortuitous union.
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