Some of my Tanjore Paintings-A short slideshow

Here i a short slideshow of some of my Tanjore Paintings 

that I have done over the years.....

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GODDESS LAKSHMI- A VIDEO OF TANJORE PAINTINGS

Here is my short video collection

of Tanjore Paintings

of Goddess Lakshmi-The goddess of wealth....

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AYI GIRI NANDHINI....

 Ayi girinandini nanditamedini visvavinodini nandinute
 Girivaravindhya shirodhinivasini vishnuvilasini jisnunute
 Bhagavati he shitikanthakutumbini bhurikutumbini bhurikrute
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Suravaravarshini durdharadharshini durmukhamarshini harsharate
 Tribhuvanaposhini shankaratoshini kilbishamoshini ghosharate
 Danujaniroshini ditisutaroshini durmadashoshini sindhusute
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Ayi jagadamba madamba kadambavanapriyavasini hasarate
 Shikharishiromani tungahimalaya shringanijalaya madhyagate
 Madhumadhure madhukaitabhaganjini kaitabhabhanjini rasarate
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Ayi shatakhanda vikhanditarunda vitunditashunda gajadhipate
 Ripugajaganda vidaranachanda parakramashunda mrigadhipate
 Nijabhujadanda nipatitakhanda vipatitamunda bhatadhipate
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Ayi ranadurmadashatruvadhodita durdharanirjara shaktibhrute
 Chaturavicharadhurinamahasiva dutakrita pramathadhipate
 Duritadurihadurashayadurmati danavaduta krutantamate
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Ayi sharanagata vairivadhuvara viravarabhayadayakare
 Tribhuvanamastaka shulavirodhishirodhikritamala shulakare
 Dumidumitamara dundubhinada mahomukharikrita tigmakare
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Ayi nijahunkriti matranirakrita dhumravilochana dhumrashate
 Samravishoshita shonitabeeja samudbhavashonita bijalate
 Shivashivashumbhani shumbhamahahavatarpita bhutapishacharate
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Dhanuranusangaranakshanasanga parishphuradanga natatkatake
 Kanakapishanga prishatkanishanga rasadbhatasringa hatabatuke
 Krutachaturanga balakshitiranga ghatadbahuranga ratadbatuke
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Jaya jaya japyajaye jayashabda parastutitatatpara vishvanute
 Jhana jhana jhinjhimijhinkritanoopura sinjitamohita bhootapate
 Natita natardhanatinatanayaka natitanatyasuganarate
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Ayi sumanah sumanah sumanah sumanoharakantiyute
 Shrita rajani rajani rajani rajani rajanikaravakravrute
 Sunayanavibhra marabhra marabhra marabhra marabhra maradhipate
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Sahitamahahava mallamatallika mallitarallaka mallarate
 Virachitavallika pallikamallika shrillikabhillika vargavrute
 Sita kruta phullisamullasitakruntallaja pallavasallalite
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Aviralaganda galanmadamedura mattamatangajarajapate
 Tribhuvana bhooshana bhootakalanidhi roopapayonidhirajasute
 Ayi sudatijanalalasamanasa mohanamanmatharajasute
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Kamaladalamalakomala kantikalakalitamala bhalatale
 Sakalavilasakalanilayakrama kelichalatkala hamsakule
 Alikulasankula kuvalayamandala maulimiladbakulalikule
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Karamuralirava vijita koojita lajjita kokila manjumate
 Militapulinda manoharagunjita ranjitashailanikunjagate
 Nijagunabhoota mahashabarigana sadgunasambhruta kelitale
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Katitatapitadukoolavichitra mayookhatiraskrita chandraruche 
 Pranatasurasura maulimanisphuradamshulasannakha chandraruche
 Jitakanakachala maulipadorjita nirbharakunjara kumbhakuche
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Vijitasahasra karaikasahasra karaikasahasra karaikanute
 Krutasurataraka sangarataraka sangarataraka soonusute
 Surathasamadhi samanasamadhi samadhi samadhi sujatarate
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Padakamalam karunanilaye varivasyati yonudinam sashive
 Ayi kamale kamalanilaye kamalanilayah sakatham na bhavet
 Tava padameva param padamityanushilayato mama kim na shive
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Kanakalasatkala sindhujalairanusinchinute gunarangabhuvam
 Bhajati sa kim na sachikuchakumbha tatiparirambha sukhanubhavam
 Tava charanam sharanam karavani natamaravani nivasisivam
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Tava vimalendukulam vadanendum alam sakalam nanu kulayate
 Kimu puruhuta purindumukhisumukhibhirasau vimukhikriyate
 Mama tu matam sivanamadhane bhavati kripaya kimuta kriyate
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute
 
 Ayi mayi dinadayalutaya krupayaiva tvaya bhavitavyamume
 Ayi jagato janani krupayasi yathasi tathanumitasitare
 Yaduchitamatra bhavatyurarikrutadurutapa mapakrurute
 Jaya jaya he mahishasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute

VATAPI GANAPATIM BHAJE...GANESHA-MY TANJORE PAINTING

Here is another of my favorite Ganesha

crafted in Tanjore style...

I wish to share this painting of The Lord

with the lyrics and meaning of one of my

favorite songs on Him

Vatapi ganapatim bhaje .....

Lyrics

Pallavi

vātāpi gaṇapatiṃ bhajē'ham vāraṇāsyaṃ varapradaṃ śrī I pray to Lord Ganapathi Who hails from Vatapi; He Who has an elephant face, and showers His devotees with boons.

I pray to Lord Ganapathi Who hails from Vatapi; He Who has an elephant face, and showers His devotees with boons.

Anupallavi

bhūtādi-saṃsēvita-saraṇam bhūta-bhautika-prapañca-bharaṇam (madhyama kāla sāhityam) vītarāgiṇaṃ vinata1-yōginam viśwakāraṇaṃ vighnavāraṇam The ghosts and demons who accompany Shiva worship His feet, and surrender themselves to Him. He pervades the world of the Five Elements. He is beyond desires, and is glorified by all the yogis. He causes creation, and destroys all obstacles/sadness Charanam

purā kumbha-sambhava-munivara prapūjitaṃ trikōṇa-madhyagatam murāri-pramukhādyupāsitam mūlādhāra-kṣētrasthitam He Who is worshipped by the Sage Agastya; He Who resides in the center of the mystic triangle; One worshipped by Lord Vishnu and other important Gods One Who is present as an important deity in all places.

(madhyama kāla sāhityam)

karāmbuja-pāśa-bījā-pūram kaluṣa-vidūraṃ bhūtākāram harādi-guruguha-tōṣita-bimbam haṃsadhwani bhūṣita hērambam n His lotus-like hands, a noose, a goad and fruits. He drives away all evil and has a gigantic form. His form is adored by Hara, Guruguha and others. He Who is the Lord Heramba decorated by the Raga Hamsadhwani. (Lyrics and meanings courtesy-Internet)

SREE MAHA GANAPATHI-MY TANJORE PAINTING

May Lord Ganesha -The destroyer of obstacles

shower His blessings and grace on all our ventures...

With Ganesha Chathurthi round the corner,

I am sharing some Slokas on Lord Ganesha

 along with their meanings....

SLOKAS ON LORD GANESH

Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum
Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet
Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye

Meaning: We meditate on Lord Ganesha - who is clad in white (representing purity), who is all pervading (present everywhere), whose complexion is gray like that of ash (glowing with spiritual splendor), who has four arms, who has bright countenance (depicting inner calm and happiness) and who can destroy all obstacles (in our spiritual and worldly path).

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Vakratunda Mahakaaya
Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva
Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada

Meaning:The Lord with the curved trunk and a mighty body, who has the luster of a million suns, I pray to thee Oh Lord, to remove the obstacles from all the actions I intend to perform.

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Agajaanana Padmaarkam
Gajaananam Aharnisham
Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam
Ekadantam Upaasmahey

Meaning:I worship day and night that elephant faced Lord Ganesha who is like sun to the lotus face of Mother Parvati. Giver of many boons, the single tusked Ganesh, I salute Thee to give e a boon.

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Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam
Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam
Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam
Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam

Meaning: The Lord with the elephant face, served by all the Ganas, One who takes as His food, the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala (these are two favorite fruits of Ganesh), son of Uma (Mother Parvati), destroyer of misery of the devotees, controller of obstacles, we worship Your Lotus Feet.

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Ganaanaam Twam Ganapathi Gam Havaamahe
Kavim Kaveenaam Upamasra Vastamam
Jyeshta Raajam Brahmanaam Brahmanaspatha
Aanashrunvanna Oothibhi Seedha Saadanam

Meaning: We invite You, the Lord of spiritual faith (of Lord Shiva). You are the wisest among the wise, the best to be given as a standard of comparison. You are the senior Lord, Lord of the Vedic manthras, listening to our prayers. Please visit our home with prosperous things and be seated here.

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GANESH GAYATHRI

Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe
Vakratundaaya Dheemahe
Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat

Meaning: We meditate on that super power, we invoke the single tusked boon giver, Ganesh.

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GANESHA PANCHARATNAM

1. Mudakaraatha Modakam Sada Vimukti Saadhakam
   Kalaadharaavatamsakam Vilasiloka Rakshakam
   Anaaya Kaika Naayakam Vinasitebha Daityakam
   Nataasubhasu Naashakam Namaami Tham Vinaayakam.
   Meaning: I prostrate before Lord Vinaayaka who joyously holds modaka in His hand, who bestows salvation, who wears the moon as a crown in His head, who is the sole leader of those who lose themselves in the world. The leader of the leaderless who destroyed the elephant demon called Gajaasura and who quickly destroys the sins of those who bow down to Him, I worship such a Lord Ganesh.
2. Natetaraati Bheekaram Navoditaarka Bhaasvaram
   Namat Suraari Nirjanam Nataadhi Kaapa Duddharam
   Suresvaram Nidheesvaram Gajesvaram Ganeshvaram
   Mahesvaram Samaasraye Paraatparam Nirantaram.
   Meaning: I meditate eternally on Him, the Lord of the Ganas, who is frightening to those not devoted, who shines like the morning sun, to whom all the Gods and demons bow, who removes the great distress of His devotees and who is the best among the best.
3. Samasta Loka Samkaram Nirasta Daitya Kunjaram
   Daredarodaram Varam Vare Bhavaktra Maksharam
   Krupaakaram Kshamaakaram Mudaakaram Yasaskaram
   Manaskaram Namaskrutaam Namaskaromi Bhaasvaram.
   Meaning: I bow down with my whole mind to the shining Ganapati who brings happiness to all the worlds, who destroyed the demon Gajasura, who has a big belly, beautiful elephant face, who is immortal, who gives mercy, forgiveness and happiness to those who bow to Him and who bestows fame and a well disposed mind.
4. Akimchanaarti Marjanam Chirantanokti Bhaajanam
   Puraari Poorva Nandanam Suraari Garva Charvanam
   Prapancha Naasha Bheeshanam Dhananjayaadi Bhushanam
   Kapola Daana Vaaranam Bhajaey Puraana Vaaranam.
   
   
   Meaning: I worship the ancient elephant God who destroys the pains of the poor, who is the abode of Aum, who is the first son of Lord Shiva (Shiva who is the destroyer of triple cities), who destroys the pride of the enemies of the Gods, who is frightening to look at during the time of world's destruction, who is fierce like an elephant in rut and who wears Dhananjaya and other serpents as his ornaments.
5. Nitaantikaanta Dantakaanti Mantakaanta Kaatmajam
   Achintya Rupa Mantaheena Mantaraaya Krintanam
   Hrudantarey Nirantaram Vasantameva Yoginam
   Tameka Danta Meva Tam Vichintayaami Santatam.
   Meaning: I constantly reflect upon that single tusked God only, whose lustrous tusk is very beautiful, who is the son of Lord Shiva, (Shiva, the God of destruction), whose form is immortal and unknowable, who tears asunder all obstacles, and who dwells forever in the hearts of the Yogis.
6. Mahaaganesa Pancharatnam Aadarena Yonvaham
   Prajapati Prabhaatake Hrudi Smaran Ganesvaram
   Arogatham Adoshataam Susaahitim Suputrataam
   Samaahitaayu Rastabhootim Abhyupaiti Sochiraat.
   Meaning: He who recites this every morning with devotion, these five gems about Lord Ganapati and who remembers in his heart the great Ganesha, will soon be endowed with a healthy life free of all blemishes, will attain learning, noble sons, a long life that is calm and pleasant and will be endowed with spiritual and material prosperity.

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TWELVE NAMES OF GANESHA

1. Pranamya Shirasa Devam
   Gauriputram Vinaayakam
   Bhakataavaasam Smare Nityam
   Aayuh Kaamartha Siddhaye
   Meaning:Every day, I bow down to that Lord, the son of Gowri, the Lord one who lives in the heart of the devotees, blessing them always with good health and prosperity.
2. Prathamam Vakratundam Cha
   Ekadantam Dviteeyakam
   Thriteeyam Krishna Pingaaksham
   Gajavaktram Chaturthakam
   Meaning: Starting from here the twelve names of Ganesha are mentioned and he is worshipped in those different forms. The first as the Lord with the curved trunk; second, as the one with only one tusk, third, as the one with black (red/brown) eyes, fourth, as the one with giant structure.
3. Lambodaram Panchamaam Cha
   Shashtam Vikatameva Cha
   Saptamam Vighnaraajendram
   Dhoomravarnam Tathaashtamam
   Meaning: Fifth, as the one with a big (long) stomach, six, as the one with a huge body Seven, as the remover of obstacles, eight, as the one with smoke gray color
4. Navamam Phaalachandram Cha
   Dasamam Tu Vinaayakam
   Ekaadasam Ganapatim
   Dvaadasam Tu Gajaananam
   Meaning: Ninth, as the one with moon on the front of His head, tenth, as the foremost leader, eleventh, as the leader of the ganas, twelfth as the one with elephant face.
5. Dvaadasaitaani Naamaani
   Trisandhyam Yah Pathernnarah
   Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya
   Sarva Siddhikaram Prabho
   Meaning: Any person, who remembers these twelve names of Ganesha, three times in a day, will have all their obstacles and fear removed and will attain success. (This group of verses is said to be sage Narada's offering to Lord Ganesh.)

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SIXTEEN NAMES OF GANESHA

1. Sumukhascha Ekadanthascha
   Kapilo Gajakarnakaha
   Lambodarascha Vikato
   Vighnaraajo Ganaadhipaa
   Meaning: The various names and associated forms of God Ganesha are enumerated and need to be meditated upon here - the one with an auspicious face, the single tusked Lord, the one who is of red color, the one with the ears of an elephant, the one with a big stomach, the one with a jovial disposition, the controller of obstacles, the Lord of the Ganas.
2. Dhoomaketur Ganaadhyashah
   Phaalachandro Gajaanana
   Vakratundo Shoorpakarno
   Heyrambho Skandapoorvajaha
   Meaning:The one of smoke gray color, the leader of the ganas, the one who has moon in the front of his forehead, the elephant faced one, the one with a curved trunk (or broken tusk), the one with big (basket like) ears, the one who is heroic like a buffalo, the elder brother of Skanda (Skanda is another name for Lord Subrahmanya)
3. Shodashaitaani Namaani
   Yah Pateth Srunuyaadapi
   Vidyaarambhe Vivahe Cha
   Praveshey Nirgamey Tatah
   Sangraamey Sarva Kaaryeshu
   Vighnas Tasya Na Jaayathe
   
   Abheepsitaartha Siddhyartham
   Poojitoya Surairapi
   Sarva Vighna Chhido Tasmai
   Sree Ganaadhipataye Namaha
   Meaning:Whoever the one who recites and listens to these sixteen names at the beginning of studies, at the time of marriage, while entering or departing a place, or at the battle field, all their obstacles will be removed. Even the Gods worship Lord Ganesha to receive the fulfillment of their actions. Oh Lord Ganesh, the One who has this power of destroying all the obstacles in the way of the devotees, I prostrate before you.

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KRISHNA WITH BAMA AND RUKMINI -MY TANJORE PAINTING

Here is Krishna with his consorts

Bama and Rukmini-

depicted in  Tanjore style art

popularly called Tanjore Painting...

As you know,this style of painting

has its roots is Maharashtra...

It was brought to Tanjore 

during the rule of the Maratas

and it flourished here and 

are popularly known as Tanjore paintings or

Thanjavur paintings or

 Thanjai paani oviyam...

KALINGA NARTHANAM - MY TANJORE PAINTING

Here is Lord Krishna,

depicted in my tanjore painting,

dancing victoriously on 

the vile Kalinga,the five headed snake...

Here is the story of Kaliya marthan or Kalinga nardhanam...

Kaliya (IAST:Kāliya, Devanagari: कालिय), in Hindu mythology, was the name of a poisonous Naga living in the Yamuna River, in Vrindavan. The water of the Yamuna for four leagues all around him boiled and bubbled with poison. No bird or beast could go near, and only one solitary Kadamba tree grew on the river bank.

The proper home of Kāliya was Ramanaka Dwipa, but he had been driven away from there by fear of Garuda, the foe of all serpents. Garuda had been cursed by a yogi dwelling at Vrindavan so that he could not come to Vrindavan without meeting his death. Therefore Kāliya chose Vrindavan as his residence, knowing it was the only place where Garuda could not come.

Once Krishna and herdboys were playing ball, and while playing Krishna climbed up the Kadamba tree and hung over the river bank, the ball fell into the river and Krishna jumped after it. Kāliya rose up with his hundred and ten hoods vomiting poison and wrapped himself around Krishna's body. Krishna became so huge that Kāliya had to release him. So Krishna saved himself from every attack, and when he saw the Brij folk were so much afraid he suddenly sprang into Kāliya's head and assumed the weight of the whole universe, and danced on the naga's heads, beating time with his feet. Then Kāliya began to die. But then the naga's wives came and prayed to Krishna with joined palms, worshipping Krishna and praying for their husband.

Kāliya, recognizing the greatness of Krishna, surrendered, promising he would not harass anybody. So Krishna pardoned him and then let him go free to leave the river and go to Ramanaka Dwipa...

(Story courtey-Wiki)