Traditional Tanjore Lord Murugan with Valli and Deivanai

Product Description:

Traditional Tanjore Lord Murugan with Valli and Deivanai

This magnificent artwork is a classic Tanjore (Thanjavur) Painting depicting Lord Murugan flanked by his consorts, Valli and Deivanai. A symbol of divine victory and harmony, this piece captures the trio in vibrant detail, accompanied by Murugan’s sacred peacock. It is a quintessential masterpiece of South Indian devotional art, designed to bring a royal and spiritual aura to any space.

Product Specifications

Product Type: Authentic Tanjore Relief Painting

Deity: Lord Murugan with Valli (Left) and Deivanai (Right)

Frame: Hand-carved teak wood frame featuring a distinct “serrated” or “shrine-edge” traditional design.

Visual Style: High-contrast composition with a dark background to emphasize the 22K gold work.

Materials & Craftsmanship

1. Raw Materials:

Base: High-grade plywood layered with a fine-weave cotton cloth (canvas) to prevent warping.

Gold Leaf: Genuine 22-karat gold foil, which provides a brilliant, long-lasting metallic sheen.

Stones: Semi-precious Jaipur stones and cut-glass Kundan stones in emerald greens and ruby reds.

Relief Paste: A traditional “Mucku” mixture made from chalk powder (Sudha) and unadulterated Arabic gum.

2. Manufacturing Process:

Canvas Priming: The cloth-covered board is treated with multiple layers of limestone paste and polished until the surface is glass-smooth.

Sketching & Composition: The central figures and the peacock are hand-sketched using traditional iconography, ensuring spiritual accuracy.

Embossing (Mucku Work): This critical 3D process involves piping the relief paste onto the crowns, jewelry, and the pedestal (Peedam) to create a raised texture.

Stone Embedding: While the relief paste is still tacky, the semi-precious stones are meticulously hand-set into the jewelry and border designs.

Gilding: Paper-thin 22K gold leaves are carefully pressed over the embossed areas, adhering permanently to the relief work.

3. Associated Processes:

Fine Arts Painting: Once the gilding is complete, the artist uses water-resistant colors to paint the intricate skin tones, the green and red silks of the goddesses, and the vibrant feathers of the peacock.

Detailing: Tiny dots of white paint (the “pearl” effect) are added to the gold borders to enhance the ornate look.

Sealing & Framing: The completed painting is cleaned of any stray gold fragments and sealed within a deep-profile wooden frame under high-transparency glass to protect the delicate relief from dust.

Key Features

Heritage Craft: A 100% handmade product representing a centuries-old UNESCO-recognized art form.

Home Decor & Vastu: Highly recommended for living rooms or pooja units to invite positive energy and prosperity.

Premium Gifting: An ideal choice for high-value corporate gifts or traditional South Indian wedding presents.