{"product_id":"black-hanuman-in-tholu-bommalata-by-sindhe-siva","title":"Black Hanuman in Tholu Bommalata by Sindhe Siva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking Tholu Bommalata artwork by Sindhe Siva depicts Hanuman, the revered monkey deity, rendered in his Krishna (black) form. This specific iconographic representation highlights Hanuman’s power and energy through the traditional shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh. As the faithful bhakta (devotee) and invincible warrior essential to the Ramayana narrative, Hanuman occupies a position of utmost significance within the artform’s repertoire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTholu Bommalata, the \"dance of leather puppets\" is a shadow theatre tradition of the Telugu-speaking Deccan with a history reaching back some two thousand years. Its performances are historically drawn from a Telugu version of the Ramayana compiled for the shadow stage, alongside episodes from the Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana. Puppets are cut from goat, deer or buffalo hide, cleaned and treated over roughly two weeks until translucent, then hand-painted with natural dyes and finely perforated so that, held before a lit screen, each figure glows as a vivid, coloured shadow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this artwork, Lord Hanuman is distinguished by his deep black-toned complexion, a representation often associated with intense devotion, protective power and sometimes his role in specific episodes like the burning of Lanka. His figure is characterized by the intricate red and gold perforation jewellery covering his body, a detail that creates a brilliant, textured effect. His expression is focused and ready for action, conveying both noble bearing and warrior strength. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe wears an elaborate, tiered crown of red, gold and white, matching his large circular earrings, necklaces, armlets and anklets. He is depicted wearing patterned dhoti and shawl, heavily adorned with beaded jewelry and decorative tassels. The puppet is shown in a standing posture. Consistent with his iconography, Hanuman holds his weapon, the gada (mace), resting on his left shoulder, signifying his physical prowess and highlighting his protective role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the tireless ally and devoted servant around whom so many key events of the epic revolve, this artwork captures Hanuman with the intensity and quiet radiance his role demands. Sindhe Siva’s rendering utilizes the full expressive range of the tradition, its rich color palette, its detailed ornamentation and its characteristic perforated glow, to honor the epic’s most powerful and revered devotee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sindhe Siva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50079728468182,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Black_Hanuman_in_Tholu_Bommalata_by_Sindhe_Siva.png?v=1786611908","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/black-hanuman-in-tholu-bommalata-by-sindhe-siva","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}