Divine Beauty: Lord Balaji, Goddess Lakshmi, and Goddess Saraswati in Tanjore Art by Sanjay Tandekar

This magnificent Tanjore painting by artist Sanjay Tandekar, a testament to the rich artistic heritage of South India, depicts Lord Balaji (Venkateswara) in the central panel, flanked by Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati. This iconic representation, characteristic of Tanjore art, is celebrated for its intricate gold leaf work, vibrant colors and embedded semi-precious stones, creating a deeply sacred and visually opulent experience.

At the heart of the composition is Lord Balaji, standing majestically within a grand, elaborately decorated shrine structure, called Prabhavali. His form is richly adorned with layers of traditional South Indian jewelry, necklaces, and garlands, all meticulously highlighted with shimmering gold leaf and vibrant colors like pink, green, white and blue, which create a striking contrast against his dark complexion. The intricate details of his tall crown and the architectural elements of the shrine itself are breathtaking, set with countless embedded stones that catch the light.

To the left of Lord Balaji, Goddess Lakshmi is seated gracefully on a lotus, her form rendered in radiant hues of red and gold, signifying prosperity and abundance. She holds lotus buds, and her hands are poised in gestures of protection (Abhaya mudra) and blessing (Varada mudra).

To the right, Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art, is portrayed elegantly in shades of light blue and gold, seated with her celestial instrument, the veena, which she plays with serene focus. She also holds a book, symbolising knowledge.

This Tanjore painting presents a dazzling triptych: each deity is enshrined in a cusped-arched mandapam, intricately detailed with gold leaf and semi-precious stones against a deep indigo or black background, making the gold radiate. A vibrant orange-red base grounds each panel. The entire piece is framed by an ornate gold and red border with geometric and floral patterns, echoing ancient South Indian temple aesthetics. This meticulously embellished work offers a profound darshan of Lord Balaji with Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati, embodying blessings of wealth, wisdom, and cosmic order.

Each of our artworks are hand painted by master artists across India. We provide a digital authentication certificate with this artwork signed by the artist which will be sent over email after 3-4 days of delivery of the artwork.

View Sample Here

The sizes mentioned are excluding the borders of the artwork. Frames shown are for visual representation only and are not included with the artwork.

Customisation

Most artworks can be customised in terms of colours, size and elements to fit your requirements.

For custom artwork orders, please use the WhatsApp chat below or email us at wecare@memeraki.com to discuss your requirements in more detail.

Framing Services

We offer framing services on demand at additional framing and shipping costs. If you wish to get your artwork framed, please reach out to us on WhatsApp or email.

We ship worldwide.

Domestic Orders

All prices are inclusive of GST and applicable Indian taxes.

• We offer free shipping on orders above ₹999 for all artworks, except Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri.
• A flat shipping rate of ₹249 applies to orders below ₹999.

Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri

Shipping is charged on a per-kilogram basis, due to the delicate and bulky nature of these items.

International Orders

• A flat shipping charge of ₹4,000 applies to international artwork orders.
• Customs duties, taxes, or import charges in the buyer’s country are not included and must be borne by the buyer.
• Shipping rates for Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri artworks will be calculated based on weight.

Additonal Shipping Charges

Extra charges may be applicable for both domestic and international deliveries in the following cases:

• If the article requires additional packaging (such as a wooden crate) to ensure safe shipping due to its delicate nature.
• Custom-framed artworks.
• Artworks where shorter side exceeds 36 inches or Decor items with any side over 35 inches.
• If you request express shipping. Contact support to check availability.
• The order contains more than two different product types.

You can proceed with your purchase, and our team will contact you to confirm any applicable additional shipping charges before processing your order. Alternatively, reach out to us on WhatsApp or email, and we'll assist you in completing your purchase with the final pricing.

All artworks are handmade and couriered securely packed in a tube.

This artwork will be Made to Order and will take 2-3 weeks to be made and shipped. Returns are not applicable on Made To Order artworks.

Once your order is placed, our team stays in constant communication with the artist to track the progress and ensure the quality of your order. You will receive regular updates from us throughout this process.

All MeMeraki artworks are hand-painted. In rare occasions, artist may face delays due to weather, health, prior commitments or force majeure. Our team will reach out to you with revised timelines in case of such delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience in such situations.

All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. This makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.