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Lord Rajamannar (Rajagopalaswamy) - A Form of Lord Krishna | Tanjore Painting with Frame

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Name: Lord Rajamannar (Rajagopalaswamy) - A Form of Lord Krishna | Tanjore Painting with Frame
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Rajamannar or Rajagopalaswamy is a unique and rare form of the beloved Hindu Lord Krishna, revered in Southern India as the protector of cows and a valiant guardian against forces of evil. A remembrance of his battle with Kamsa is the inspiration behind this aspect of Sri Krishna, where he is attired in golden armor and carries weapons along with his Murli (flute).

Worshipped in Mannargudi (Mannar- Vishnu, guddi-region, meaning Vishnu’s region), Rajamannar, his devotion and depiction in art was popularized by Thanjavur Nayakas, leading to the emergence of a divine and aesthetically rich representation of Rajagopalaswamy in Tanjore paintings.

This Thanjavur artwork presents Sri Rajamannar in a heavenly manner, standing under an imposing arch with the Kirtimukha crest and a line of marble balustrade amplifying the grandeur of the image. On a golden pedestal, Rajagopalswamy stands attired in a Pitambara (yellow garment), and golden armor, with a sword and shield tucked in his waistcloth, a bow and arrow on his shoulders, a handrest, and a spear. In his hand as delicate as a lotus, Rajamannar holds the flute, which maintains his association with his roopa as the fluting Lord or Murlidhara.

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Item Code:	DDC833
Specifications:	Traditional Colors With Gold Work
Dimensions	41.00 inch Height X 29.00 inch Width X 3.00 inch Depth
Weight:	12.70 kg

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The splendor of Rajagopalaswamy is beyond words. His moon-like countenance becomes animated with the lotus eyes and the gentle smile that charms the three realms.

The two marble pillars on his sides frame the graceful pose of Rajamannar behind whom is a cow, ornamented with golden necklaces and a red dot on her forehead, accompanied by her calf who gazes at his mother with affection. A towering presence in the foreground, Sri Rajagopalswamy, the Lord of Dakshina Dwarka (Dwarka of South) emanates strength and divinity, assuring his devotees of his omnipresence.

Gilded Elegance: Unraveling the Artistry of Tanjore Paintings

Tanjore painting is a traditional form of art in the South Indian style and was started by the inhabitants of a small town known as Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu. This gives it another name called “Thanjavur painting”. This painting draws its figures, designs, and inspiration from the time when Vedic culture was prevalent in India. Certain remarkable features of a Tanjore painting distinguish it from other paintings. Some of these are pure gold or gold foil coating on gesso work, the use of rich and vivid colors, and the inlay of cut-glass or semi-precious and precious stones. The subjects of most of the Tanjore paintings are Hindu Gods, Goddesses, and saints. The main devotional figure is portrayed in the central portion of the painting and is usually surrounded by various secondary figures.

The process of making a Tanjore painting

The classic Tanjore paintings are done on wooden planks and hence are also referred to as Palagai Padam in South India (Palagai = Wooden plank, Padam = Picture). Creating a masterpiece is never an easy task but the skilled artists of Thanjavur have been following the tradition of making timeless Tanjore paintings for decades.

The making process begins with preparing the wooden board or canvas. The size of the board depends upon the choice of the patron. The next step is to paste cardboard over the wooden board and then a cotton fabric is stretched and pasted upon it using Arabic gum.

Now that the cloth is attached to the wooden panel, a rough sketch of the motifs and figure is drawn onto the fabric. After this, a paste of chalk powder and water-soluble adhesive is evenly applied over the base and smoothed.

Thereafter, the outlines which were made or traced using a stencil are now ready to be beautified and decked with various add-ons. The usual materials for decoration are cut-glass, pearls, semi-precious and precious gems, gold leaf, and laces. 22 or 18 Karat Gold leaves and gems of varied hues are especially inlaid in areas like pillars, arches, walls, thrones, and dresses. In the final step, the rest of the painting is filled with rich and striking colors such as shades of red, blue, and green. Formerly, the artists used natural colors like vegetable and mineral dyes instead of chemical paints. The entire painting is then cleaned and refined to give a flawless finished look.

Since the making of a single piece of Tanjore painting requires a complex and elaborate process, the artists usually take at least one or two months to complete it. The use of pure gold foil and gems for beautification is a characteristic of an authentic Tanjore painting. Due to this, Tanjore paintings last for generations without getting tarnished and are much more expensive than general paintings. Though the art form has undergone various changes and technique modifications over the years, it continues to attract the hearts of art lovers.

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