{"title":"Shree Balaji Arts","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"shiva-parivaar-with-antique-finished-in-tanjore-painting-by-shree-balaji-arts","title":"Shiva Parivaar with antique finished in Tanjore Painting by Shree Balaji Arts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis impressive painting by Shree Balaji Arts, rendered in the Tanjore painting art style, depicts Lord Shiva and his family, set on a huge wooden panel with opening wooden doors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTanjore painting, an Indian traditional art style, prevailed in Tanjore or Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu in the 16th century. This art style depicts the theme of religious sect painted with realism. The features include fine detailing, a sophisticated colour palette, a heavy composition, and the use of gold foil with a raised effect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central frame depicts the depiction of Shiva Parivaar (Family of Shiva), placed on a highly ornamented throne. Shiva is sitting in a lalitasana pose with his consort, Parvati, to his left and their children, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya, placed on their sides respectively. Shiva holds an axe in one hand and the other hand around his consort. Parvati, with a green complexion, her right hand raised in the abhaya mudra, with another arm wrapped around her elder son, Kartikeya, who holds a spear in his hand. Ganesha, their younger son with an elephant-head, sits on Shiva's lap. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn front, the vahana (mounts) of the deities are painted, such as the Nandi, the bull mount of Shiva, Simha (lion: mount of Parvati), Mayur (peacock: mount of Kartikeya), along with a tray full of juicy fruits and an ornamental footrest, on which Goddess Parvati is resting her legs. They are placed under a heavy, ornamented tri-arch with an elongated superstructure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flanking doors are layered with two unevenly distributed registers, where the upper register is painted with a sky-like depiction and flying devtas - Brahma,the creator deity and Vishnu,the preserver, with their own attributes. In the foreground. A pair of celestia beings on both sides are placed in a standing position, witnessing the mighty scene. While the lower register is occupied by the magnificent depiction of two bulls facing the painting of Shiva Parivaar, adorned with jewellery and a cloth on its back, resting on a low ornamental pedestal, the symbolism of the bull is associated with fertility and auspiciousness in Indian art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shree Balaji Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67588548100310,"sku":null,"price":880000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Shiva_Parivaar_with_antique_finished_in_Tanjore_Painting_by_Shree_Balaji_Arts.jpg?v=1791798540"},{"product_id":"the-coronation-of-lord-rama-in-tanjore-painting-by-shree-balaji-arts","title":"The Coronation of Lord Rama in Tanjore Painting by Shree Balaji Arts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis expressive painting by Shree Balaji Arts, rendered in the Tanjore painting art style, depicts the coronation of Lord Rama after he served his 14 years of exile away from Ayodhya. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTanjore painting, an Indian traditional art style, prevailed in Tanjore or Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu in the 16th century. This art style depicts the theme of religious scenes painted with realism. The features include fine detailing, a sophisticated colour palette, a heavy composition, and the use of gold foil with a raised effect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the center of the composition, Lord Rama is seated in Lalitasana, along with his consort Goddess Sita (to his left) and his brother Lakshmana (to his right). All of them are positioned on an elaborately rich, gold-ornate throne. His right hand is in vitarka mudra (a gesture of discussion), and the other rests on his knee. Goddess Sita holds a lotus bud (kamal) in her right hand, and Lord Lakshmana gestures in anjali mudra (gesture of reverence). Near his feet, his beloved devotee, Lord Hanuman, is in a kneeling position, gracefully, with all respect and honour, touching his lord’s feet. Besides these central figural representations, flanking the lord are multiple characters such as his ministers, rishis (priests), musicians and the vanaras adoring his presence; some are holding attributes like chhatri (royal umbrella), chauri (whisk), flower garland, or some in anjali mudra. All the figures are heavily ornamented and adorned with a crown, including the divine personalities; delineation with the use of gold foil gives a raised effect. The divine figures are adorned with loose lotus garlands as well, reflecting their divinity and royalty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRendered with flat perspective, yet the painting is divided into three registers. The upper register is occupied with the painted hues of swirling clouds and sky representation, in which a sun and a moon, both at extreme sides, are rendered unconventionally at the same time; along with them, six devtas (celestial beings), grouped in three at both sides, are rendered with gold foil representing their divine status. They all have appeared to witness the mighty coronation of their Lord.The foreground is occupied by the representation of common people, the scene outside the palace, where people are shown celebrating this festive moment; men on elephants and horses are rendered, with some playing various musical instruments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoreover, this whole devotional and magnificent scene is interspersed with architectural elements, like a richly ornate superstructure with arches and a kirtimukha at its center (an Indian traditional motif that represents removing bad energy), and flags hoisted representing his (Lord Rama) position as King. 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Moreover, she is attired with a finely detailed pyramidal-shaped crown, signifying her royal status and divine authority. She is adorned with lots of intricate ornaments, including earrings, layers of necklaces, shoulder ornaments, armlets, bangles, a girdle, and anklets, a loose lotus garland, and a heavy embroidered saree. In front of her throne, items like a tray of gold coins, juicy fruits, and flower petals are kept, resonating with her personification of health and wealth. Flanking her are two elephants on each side, in a pure white rendition, offering their reverence to the deity. This kind of depiction of her is generally worshipped during the Deepawali festivities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBehind her throne, an elaborately carved scalloped arch frames the goddess with an elongated layered superstructure with finials at its top. 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