A Tanjore painting of Thanjavur Painting Rama Pattabhishekam often depicts the divine couple in a richly detailed and vibrant composition. Sita, adorned in traditional attire, is usually portrayed with grace and elegance, often wearing a saree embellished with intricate jewelry. She is depicted with serene features, conveying her purity and virtue. Rama, her divine consort, is typically depicted with a majestic demeanor, often adorned with royal attire and accessories.
The background of the painting might include intricate patterns or motifs, often embellished with gold foil or semi-precious stones, adding to its opulence and allure. The figures of Sita and Rama are usually centrally placed, surrounded by ornate borders or frames, further enhancing their prominence.
The overall style of a Tanjore painting is characterized by its use of vivid colors, especially rich hues like reds, blues, and greens, as well as intricate detailing and embellishments. The combination of vibrant colors, detailed ornamentation, and religious symbolism makes the Tanjore painting of Sita and Rama a captivating and spiritually uplifting art form.
Thanjavur Painting Rama Pattabhishekam
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.
