Hanuman Thanjavur Painting, the monkey god, is often portrayed in a dynamic stance, showcasing his strength and devotion. He is depicted with a human-like body adorned with ornaments, a muscular physique, and a monkey's face. Hanuman is commonly depicted with his hands folded in prayer or holding his weapon, the mace, symbolizing protection and valor. The background of the painting is often ornately decorated with intricate motifs and designs, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Tanjore style. The colors used in the painting are vibrant and rich, often featuring gold leaf embellishments to add a sense of opulence and divinity. Overall, a Hanuman Tanjore painting captures the essence of devotion, strength, and divine grace associated with this revered deity in Hindu mythology.
Hanuman Thanjavur Painting
Thanjavur painting is a classical South Indian painting style, which was inaugurated from the town of Thanjavur (anglicized as Tanjore) in Tamil Nadu. The art form draws its immediate resources and inspiration from way back about 1600 AD, a period when the Nayakas of Thanjavur under the suzerainty of the Vijayanagara Rayas encouraged art—chiefly, classical dance and music—as well as literature, both in Telugu and Tamil and painting of chiefly Hindu religious subjects in temples. It is distinguished by their rich and vivid colors, simple iconic composition, glittering gold foils overlaid on delicate but extensive gesso work and inlay of glass beads and pieces or very rarely precious and semi-precious gems. They essentially symbolize ancient themes of traditional gods and goddesses.
