Lord Balaji,Tanjore Painting, 22K Gold, Size 56 x 71cm (With Frame)

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Lord Balaji ,Tanjore Painting, 22K Gold, Size 56 x 71cm (With Frame)

Lord Balaji : Lord Balaji literally means “Lord of Venkata”. The word is a combination of the words Venkata (the name of a hill in Andhra Pradesh) and isvara (“Lord”). According to the Brahmanda and Bhavishyottara Puranas, the word “Venkata” means “destroyer of sins”, deriving from the Sanskrit words vem (sins) and kata (power of immunity).It is also said that ‘Venkata’ is a combination of two words: ‘ven’ (keeps away) and ‘kata’ (troubles). Being that said Venkata means ‘who keeps away troubles’ or ‘who takes away problems’ for his devotees.

Tanjore Painting: Origin: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu India

Tanjore Painting is a classical South Indian art developed in the late 16th century in Thanjavur, also known as Tanjore in Tamil Nadu, a south Indian state.

The paintings consist of a well-rounded figure, a deity with almond-shaped eyes. The figure would be housed in an enclosure created by means of an arch, curtains, etc.

In this Indian folk art, gold leaves & sparkling stones are used as highlights for accents of the painting like ornaments, dresses, etc.

It’s been said that Thanjavur’s paintings are brightly colored and beautiful. In a dark room, the paintings have a potent glow that’s reminiscent of a presence. Most Thanjavur paintings are made on wooden canvasses while some use glass and walls as well.