{"product_id":"yuddha-lakshmana-in-tholu-bommalata-by-sindhe-siva","title":"Yuddha Lakshmana in Tholu Bommalata by Sindhe Siva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dynamic Tholu Bommalata artwork by Sindhe Siva depicts Yuddha Lakshmana, Lakshmana in his formidable battle form during the war of Lanka, rendered through the traditional shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh in a style that exudes martial energy, supreme focus and heroic defense.This war-ready depiction of Lakshmana holds a powerful presence within the artform'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 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\u003eLakshmana is depicted in profile with a warm peach-toned complexion, his expression sharp and resolute. He is shown fully armed for combat, clad in a kurta patterned with white dotted grids, accented by a red draped shawl and layered armor plating across his chest and waist. His lower attire features a yellow dhoti with orange stripes and fine dotted details, terminating in black footwear trimmed with bright red borders. His head is adorned with a grand, multi-tiered crown (kirita) in red, gold and white, accompanied by large circular earrings and ornate necklaces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrikingly, he holds a curved sword vertically in one hand, while his other hand grips a bow that unleashes a radiating fan of arrows, a semi-circular volley of divine astras rendered with intricate circular perforations and tips that spread outward like a blazing sunburst of firepower. A quiver packed with additional arrows rests upon his back, emphasizing his preparedness for battle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the ultimate shield of Rama and the conqueror of Lanka's greatest champion, this artwork captures Yuddha Lakshmana with the drama and intensity his battle avatar demands. Sindhe Siva's rendering utilizes the full expressive capacity of the Tholu Bommalata tradition, its intricate perforation lattice, vibrant natural dyes and spectacular martial iconography, to bring one of the epic's most thrilling combat forms to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sindhe Siva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50079759040726,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Yuddha_Lakshmana_in_Tholu_Bommalata_by_Sindhe_Siva.png?v=1786613410","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/yuddha-lakshmana-in-tholu-bommalata-by-sindhe-siva","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}