{"product_id":"ganesha-in-tholu-bommalata-by-sindhe-siva","title":"Ganesha in Tholu Bommalata by Sindhe Siva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intricate Tholu Bommalata artwork by Sindhe Siva depicts Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity and the Remover of Obstacles, rendered through the traditional shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh in a form that embodies both divine grace and artistic dynamism. As the deity traditionally invoked first to ensure the success of any venture, and therefore a foundational figure in any puppet performance before the main epic narrative begins, Ganesha occupies a singular place of ritual significance within the artist's traditional 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 around 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\u003eGanesha is shown standing in a powerful stance, his complexion a warm, peachy-pink tone. He wears an elaborate, multi-tiered crown of red, gold and white, studded with pearl-like motifs and a prominent red central jewel, matched by large patterned elephant ears, extensive necklaces of beads and floral medallions and finely worked wristlets and armlets that glint with fine gold-toned perforations. His trunk is gracefully curled to his left, holding a lotus bud. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis garments feature a rich blue draped waist garment with multi-colored patterns, flanked by green draped textiles. He is clad in a vibrant yellow dhoti with undulating orange and gold stripes, terminating in bare red feet accented by detailed white anklets. His hands rest firmly on his hips in a katyavalambita mudra, a posture of relaxed authority His beautifully highlighted eyes convey a calm and benevolent presence, belying the physical complexity of the puppet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the essential precursor to any dramatic journey within Tholu Bommalata's repertoire, this artwork captures Ganesha with the requisite vitality and intricate radiance his foundational role demands. Sindhe Siva's rendering masterfully unites the full expressive range of the tradition, its use of natural dyes, its rich ornamentation, and its unique perforated light-play in service of this beloved and universally revered deity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sindhe Siva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50079711920342,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Ganesha_in_Tholu_Bommalata_by_Sindhe_Siva.png?v=1786611493","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/ganesha-in-tholu-bommalata-by-sindhe-siva","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}