A chubby, naked, fair Krishna , holding a butter ball, covered in golden ornaments, Yashoda by his side, an indulgent smile on her face, even as her finger is raised in admonition. Rama and Sita seated on the throne, Lakshmana on one side, Bharata and Shatrughna on the other, surrounded by sages and kings; Rama a distinctive green in colour. These are both popular themes in Tanjore Art. I first saw both these in temples, the Navaneetha Krishna in many homes as well, if not original, at least a recent replica or just a copy. The Ramar Pattabhishekam I have better memories of, having seen it often at the Matunga Bhajan Samaj in Mumbai, as well as at my mother-in-law’s ancestral house in Thanjavur. The latter especially is close to our family’s heart, and it’s an exquisite piece of work, the expressions on Rama and Sita’s faces as intricately done as the gold work that surrounds them. Navaneetha Krishna Beautiful as they are , to me, they are associated with divinity more than just wor
Think 'Lake Palace', and you think of
Udaipur. However, not many know that Jaipur too has a lake palace - the Jal
Mahal.
To know more about this simple, yet beautiful palace, click here to read my post on the Club Mahindra Blog
Tip: To make the most of your visit to Jal Mahal, contact Jal Tarang
Lovely picture and more so on Clay too. Do they let you visit the premises now? I heard it was on cards but not sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mridula! Apparently, they have started allowing people inside. I heard about it only after I came back, though, so couldnt go inside myself. the people i was with told me that it was closed to visitors :(
DeleteBeautiful post. Didnt know Jaipur too had a lake palace.
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Thanks Niranjan!!! I didnt know that either... or else would have tried to go in!
DeleteYes, a nice view.
ReplyDeleteHope to be there again.
Would love to read about the interiors of the palace if u visit again!
Deletebeautiful... feast of eyes!!
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Thanks Krishna!!
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