LAKSHMI TANJORE PAINTINGS

Lakshmi is frequently depicted in artwork seated on a lotus, full-breasted, wide-hipped, and smiling graciously. She is occasionally flanked by two elephants on either side. Her vahan is the   white owl. Contemporary Hindus continue to honor her, especially at home (every Friday) and on the days of the annual festivals. In Jainism, she is held in high esteem. Hindus have the view that those who revere Lakshmi with sincerity and without ulterior motives would be endowed with success and fortune. Lakshmi is said to reside in locations where people work hard, are good, and are courageous, but she departs if these traits are no longer evident.  Diwali is a time when Lakshmi is particularly honored. This event commemorates the Ramayana, an epic adventure. Lakshmi appears in the Ramayana, a myth about Lord Rama's combat with the monster Ravana.

Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings

The Hindu goddess Lakshmi represents fortune. The Hindu religion regards Lakshmi, whose name is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksya, which means "goal" or "desire," as the goddess of prosperity and abundance in all of its material and spiritual manifestations. In most Hindu families, the domestic goddess is Lakshmi, who is particularly beloved by women. Although Lakshmi is revered every day, the festival in October makes it more memorable for her. Lakshmi Puja is observed on the full moon evening of Kojagari Purnima, the harvest festival that marks the conclusion of the monsoon season. Devi Lakshmi, who is Lord Vishnu's beloved companion, is sometimes referred to as the feminine force of the Absolute Creator. She is the personification of elegance, poise, and appeal as well as the goddess of wealth, riches, innocence, and generosity. Hindus have sung about her in a multitude of songs. Lakshmi, a beloved deity in the Hindu pantheon, enhances our lives with dedicated love, a dash of good fortune, and a little extra cash.

One of a Kind Goddess Lakshmi’s Tanjore Paintings 

Lakshmi is a prominent figure in the Hindu pantheon due to both her marriage to Vishnu, the protector of the Hindu trinity, and her own status as the goddess of riches, success, and happiness. Even though the way Lakshmi is portrayed in Tanjore art varies greatly depending on the region, customs, and artistic technique, there are certain characteristics affiliated with Lakshmi that set her apart. 

As is traditional for Hindu deities, Lakshmi is frequently depicted as possessing four arms. A palm facing outward represents a blessing. She might also be holding a jug or scattering gold coins with one arm, conveying richness and prosperity in monetary terms. Due to her association with riches, Lakshmi has frequently been portrayed on South Asian coinage. The north or east portion of the northeast corner of your home is the ideal location to keep the Tanjore painting of Goddess Lakshmi. The Ishan Kon is another name for this northeastern corner. The most blessed spot in your home to build a pooja room or mandir is this area. According to Vastu, a Tanjore painting of Mata Lakshmi seated securely on a lotus is deemed auspicious inside the home. In addition, having an elephant or two with Lakshmi is considered lucky.

FAQ

Q1. What are Goddess Lakshmi's emblems?

The lotus, rice, money, and basil are her emblems.

Q2. What is the difference between Lakshmi and Mahalakshmi?

Goddess Mahalakshmi is formless unlike Goddess Lakshmi.

Q3. What is special about Tanjore paintings?

Tanjore paintings originating in the holy town of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu are renowned the world over for their distinct golden ornamentation, which gives these artworks a matchless aesthetic appeal and enhances the spiritual quality of their subjects, who are most powerful Hindu gods and goddesses and popular legends around them.

Q4. Which painting style originated in Thanjavur Tamil Nadu?

Tanjore or Thanjavur paintings of Tamil Nadu were patronized by the Nayakas (subsidiary rulers) of the Vijayanagara empire, who resided in the city of Tanjore. These artworks were spiritually and aesthetically rich and found royal patronage in the courts of the Marathas as well.