{"product_id":"divyadesha-darshana-in-antique-tanjore","title":"Divyadesha Darshana in Antique Tanjore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis is a divine piece in Antique Tanjore, giving us a glimpse at the sacred universe of Lord Srinivasa Perumal and the revered Divyadeshams of the Vaishanava belief. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTanjore painting is a classical South Indian art form that originated in the late 16th century under the Maratha rulers of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Renowned for its rich colors, dense composition, and high material value, the art form is instantly recognizable by its heavy 3D gesso work embedded with semi-precious stones and meticulously layered with pure 24-karat gold foil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition centers around a majestic, standing Srinivasa Perumal (Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati) under a heavily embossed golden Prabhavali arch, flanked immediately by his two divine consorts, Sridevi (Goddess Lakshmi) representing spiritual liberation on his right, and Bhudevi (Goddess Earth) representing material abundance on his left.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe outer framing elements map out a grand visual theology. The top horizontal bar captures the energy of the annual Tirumala festival, illustrating the Lord riding on his celestial vehicles (Brahmotsavam Vahanas), Garuda Seva (the eagle-king), Gaja Vahana (the royal elephant), and Ashva Vahana (the white horse). The vertical columns celebrate sacred Divya Desam shrines and close devotees. The left column flows from a majestic Varadaraja Perumal (Kanchipuram) at the top, down to Goddess Padmavathi (Alamelu Manga), ending with the poet-saint Andal (Sri Goda Devi) at the base. The right column perfectly balances this sequence, leading from Ulagalantha Perumal (Trivikrama with raised leg) at the top, down to Lord Kodanda Rama with his bow, and anchoring at the bottom right with a reclining Ananthashayanam (Sri Ranganathar of Srirangam), meaningfully positioned directly across from his beloved Andal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire artwork bridges the heavens and earth at its base. A continuous horizontal tier features the Dashavatara (the ten primary incarnations of Lord Vishnu) interspersed with seated Alvars (the 12 poet-saints) and sacred temple emblems like the Lord’s crown and offerings (prasadam). This rests right above a detailed landscape motif illustrating the undulating terrain of the Seshachalam Hills (The Seven Sacred Hills of Tirumala), complete with a sacred temple tank (Pushkarini), local foliage, and pilgrimage pathways. The brilliant, deep gleam of the gold relief work represents the eternal, spiritual radiance of Vaikuntha, transforming this complex theological map into a protective, auspicious window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67588694966486,"sku":null,"price":1120000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Divyadesha_Darshana_in_Antique_Tanjore.jpg?v=1791815740","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/divyadesha-darshana-in-antique-tanjore","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}