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This 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.
Tanjore 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.
At 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.
Rendered 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.
Moreover, 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. Hence, this single narrative scene depicts luxury with devotion.
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