Wednesday, 26 August 2020
செட்டிநாடும் நகரத்தார் அணிமணிகளும்
Tuesday, 11 August 2020
Maratha style phetas
Sunday, 2 August 2020
Spadika_kundalam
#Comparison #kundalam #tribes #deities #ornament #jewelry #cholas #pallavas #Cambodia #earrings #iconography
An ornamental comparison of Hindu deities ear rings with Sarawak tribes and dayak tribes is presented here , The Sarwak tribes who were living the in the Malaysia island called boreno and also the people called as Dayak who are living in the Kalimantan region of Indonesia used to wear a pair of ear ornaments .which is made out of a solid brass metal created in the shape of an acorn with a double row of petal like crenulations towards their top, which gives a overall appearance is quite similar to a large flower and this this pendent used in the ears to elongate the ear lobes upto the shoulder as part of their culture as sign of beauty.
We could see the similar type of ear rings in the eighth century sculpture of Lord Vishnu from the #Cambodia region and also it has been used in the #kowleswarar sculpture belongs to chola period , in this comparision sculpture of Vishnu belongs to later pallava period in the #Tiruthani Veertanswarar temple and Brahma bronze icon from the Chennai museum is shown this comparison a debatable thing is with this ear rings it also called as #spadika_kundalam as per text so it could be made of even spadikam
---Ramu.Rm.N
Saturday, 1 August 2020
பொன்னியின் வருகை
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
Thombai and Granary
#Thombai #granary #comparison #fabrics #Tamil #thirupalathurai
Thombai is an appliquéd articles which specially intended to decorate the chariots especially in temples of Tamil nadu region which also it is utilized in the entrance part of the door ways of the shrines ,it exist in various sizes ,usually a long hangings It is an Significant ornament while decorating the chariots , which renders a pleasant look to the viewer and increases the aesthetic beauty of the chariot while it is in motion.
Thombai is comprised of fabric which have appliquéd with various images such as elephants , swans , holy bulls ,floral motifs, even geometric shapes which depends upon the temple or the application for which this piece is intended , earlier it was made by painted or block printed motifs ,those cloth is fashioned into a cylindrical structure with metal wires inserted into both edges, to hold the shape in olden days it was made by bamboo sticks a cap (Thoppi)has been attached at the top of the Thombai at the end of Thombai it is ended with Frills (or) tassels and pleats.
Here for making a comparison with pre existing ones this ornamental element is being compared with granary in some of the region it is called as Thombai which used store the grains , ancient primitive granaries are Ancient or primitive granaries are most often made out of pottery still we could see those in the rural regions of Tamilnadu and through the India. It is built some space above the ground to keep the stored food grains away from rodent attack, rain, etc to protect for future need by forecasting any droughts, floods , etc In Tamilnadu the names of granary may very form place to place according to the size and storage capacity here in this comparison macro size Granary of #Palaivananathar Swamy temple, at ( thirupalathurai ) Papanasamis shown which is made out of lime and mortar over brick structure it was built during the period of nayak ruler Raghunatha Nayak (1600 to 1634 )., the capacity of the granary shown here is around 3000 kalam or measure. Dimension of this circular structure is : breadth at the center maximum 86 feet or 26 m by height 36 feet or 11m.
So the granary thombai and ornamental element Thombai shares a similar shape and finding it own application in temple premises one in ornamentation and one in storage here I could see the similarity of these two and made a self exploration and comparision.
---- Ramu.Rm.N
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
a comparison srivilliputtur andal temple girdle
#Indian_girdles #Srivilliputtur #Andal #kothai #vintage_picture #comparison #ottiyanam #Indian_jewelry #oddisa #comparison #girdle #Indian_jewelry #Orissa #kamarbandh #classicalart #nayakas #Tamilnadu
#Girdles are the ornament used since ancient times in the waist part and we could witness those in each and every historic images, sculpture of gods, kings and queens., This Girdles are made out of gold are rigid and in some cases they are flexible. In south india rigid waist belt were commonly known as #Oddiyanam is the flexible one as #Arapatta . the very purpose of the Girdles encircle the attire and which holds the bottom piece of clothing, that complements the texture of traditional outfits.
Here in this instance which shown below shows the precious stone studded golden girdle from #Srivilliputtur temple which is used to adorn by the processional deity Andal nachiyar along with all jewelleries used during annular festival occasions could be a nayak era one and also in another part a late 19 th century photograph of a south India women from Tamilnadu is shown on which a lady adorned with Victorian Edwardian 1837-1910 era south Indian golden jewelleries among which similar magnificent griddle also we could witness girdle ( ottiyanam ) so from these pictured could understand the usage of griddle from deity to the common public is quite common and also similar pattern do exist for some centuries too.
#Kamarbandh vs #arapattam
One more flexible girdle ( #arapattam / #megalai ) from #Srivilliputtur temple which is used to adorn by the processional deity Andal nachiyar along with the precious jewelleries used during #Ennaikappu urcham (December–January) this flexible waist belt could be a nayak era one. And also we can see the similar flexible girdle made out of silver is used in oddisa's classical art forms. #Odissi costumes is known for its elaborate filigree #kamar_bandh (girdle) similar patterns of this girdle still exist in oddisa's classical art .
-- Ramu.Rm.N
Monday, 20 July 2020
Palliyodam and Bengal terracotta reliefs
Kerala palliyodam vs Bangladesh terracotta relief sculptures #comparison
#Palliyodams are Aranmula’s unique snake boat (Chundan Vallam) Race are the oldest riverboat fiesta in Kerala held during #Onam (August–September). It takes place at Aranmula, near a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Arjuna (Parthasarathi). These Palliyodams belong to different Karas (rustic parts) on the banks of river #Pampa.The boat-race normally takes place during the Uthrattathi Star of Malayalam calendar month “Chingam”.These snake boats or 'chundanvallam' are up to 100 feet long and bring the serene backwaters to life. People go to these events in large numbers to watch these palliyodam ( #snake_boats ) move in pairs which go head to head in rhythm to the old boat songs sung in full volume which attracts a lot of tourists every year to Kerala during onam.
As like as kerala The topography of Bengal and the rivers #Ganga and #Brahmaputra traverse the region with many tributaries and branches, Thus a transport system emerged using different boats for navigation on the rivers and its canals. These boats then got captured on ₹terracotta depictions by the craftsmens which looks like the palliyodams used in the Kerala region these boats have the prow with the structure of the head of the crocodile,elephant and peacock. Some boats have dragon-heads too. I had compared the terracotta relief boats shown in #Kantanagar Temple. It is an eighteenth century brick temple, situated in the peaceful island hamlet of Kantanagar Kantanagar, about 12 miles north of Dinajpur town in Bangladesh which looks similar as Kerala's unique traditional Palliyodams or snake boats (Chundan Vallam).
-- Ramu.Rm.N
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
coral jewelry comparison
#Coral_polyps #comparison #natural_Coral_Branch #jewelry #madurai #unique #Coral #பவளகொடி
Madurai meenakshi sundareswarar temple unique neckalce called pavala thadaba malai is used during some important occasions , actually that pavala thadaba malai (big coral branch neck set ) which is made out of coral read , a complete coral branch has been polished and used as a pendent which is adorned to the diety with jewlleries , and also Victorian Edwardian 1837-1910 period natural salmon coral branch made of 14k gold fill PIN #BROOCH about 2" wide by 1.75" tall from San Francisco’Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry is also depicted in this comparision picture with that Living coral reefs pictures from #Red_sea & Sea Life #London Aquarium ( Coral Kingdom ) which gives the visitors a close-up look at a fully-functioning reef habitat shows the vivid colours of the corals.is also shown
-- Ramu.Rm.N
Saturday, 11 July 2020
tiger_claw jewelry comparison
#Tiger_claw were worn by eminent personalities, tribals, villagers, tantriks, spells casters, rich peoples worldwide.Tiger Claws were werd to show there courage and Royalness to society the tiger this is widely used in ancient India, the tiger claw is a symbol of bravery and the wearer of tiger claws may symbolizes one who has cleared all evils in him and is in pure state. There are some believes existed during olden days such as wearing of tiger claws will provides wearer the courage to combat enemies. It adds to the mental health in the wealth. It raises the will power. Protects against black magic as well as other spells. Wards with the negatives energies, evil powers and weakens the courage of opponents. It infuses the charm inside the wearer to ensure everybody gets attracted and influenced.
Pic1:
10th century Thakuri period Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom from in an Awesome Aspect, from Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) made of copper alloy an gold pointed displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City. Manjushri is rarely represented in his wrathful form. Here both his aggressive stance and his fearsome face flared eyes, knotted eyebrows, and exposed teeth speak to his angry nature. In addition to the sword, the triple-knot hairstyle and he has been shown a the necklace made of tiger-claws and talismans.
Pic2:
Indonesia (Central Java) golden tigers Claw Necklace dated to 8th-12th century. This necklace is made of nine golden tiger claws which are encrusted in golden wire and displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City. This necklace was gifted by Eilenberg-Rosen Partnership in 2001
Pic 3 :
This tiger claw necklace belonged to Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop ( Queen of Hawaii). This necklace, in particular, features a twisted gold chain with nine tiger claws hanging from seven gold filigree balls and ovoid filigree clasp. The center pendant is comprised of three claws, two side by side with crossed flags, and the third resembles a fish with pearl eyes, gold tail, backbone and a head hanging below those.
This type of jewelry became very popular after Queen Victoria assumed the title of Empress of India in 1876. Queen Kapiolani , Queen Liliuokalani and Queen Emma also wore this type of tiger claw jewelry displayed at Honolulu Museum of Art United States.
Pic4:
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop with a tiger claw necklace and earnings(December 19, 1831 – October 16, 1884), the Royal Family of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Pic5:
A 19 th century Indian Tiger Claw Necklace made of gold from Bombay, Maharashtra. This necklace is made of eight tiger claws an twisted with gold chain and golden beads which was donated as gift of Stacie Bunn in memory of Dr. Ian and Marie Scrimgeour to Royal Ontario Museum at Toronto.
Pic6:
7 th century karthikeya ( Subramaniyan ) sculpture from #Parasurameshwara temple. Karthikeya shown with the tiger claw necklace. This necklace, in particular, features a twisted in a chain with four tiger claws in the center a talisman is used a pendant.
-- Ramu.Rm.N
Saturday, 4 July 2020
Gold coins & madurai velliambalam.
While go through the madurai meenakshi sundareswar temple monthly calendar I found this picture of Velliambala natraja (spectacular pose of the lord natraja after switching over the right foot ) bronze with different types of kasumalai in that Ducat gold coins and East India 1/3 mohur gold coins were used.
1/3 Mohur ( 5 rupees ) gold coin was issued by East India Company ,Madras Presidency India in 1819. This couns were minted by Madras Mint. Symbolism used in the coin is Lion standing on shield in the backside of the coin there is a Persian inscription Legend in Persian (translation: Five Rupees of the Honourable English Company) each coin weights around 3.8800g..
Venetian ducat issued by Antonio Venier 1382–1400. This coin is a classic example of the symbolism used to propagate the idea of divinely-sanctioned right to rule—on the obverse we see the duke receiving the banner of Venice from Saint Mark the Venetian patron Saint standing giving gonfalone to the kneeling doge.
The reverse depicts Christ in a nimbus. This coins have a purity of 99.47% gold with a weight of 3.545 grams. Its was the highest purity that metallurgy could produce during the medieval period.
During the fourteenth to eighteenth centuries Venice in Italy traded with the ports of Western and Southern India. The Venetian traders brought Venetian ducats, the gold coins, to India issued by Venetian rulers — Francis Lorendano, Paul Rainier and Peter Grimani.
The Venetian ducats were in great demand in mediaeval Kerala. As these coins bore the figure of St. Mark, they were regarded as sacred objects by the Syrian Christians of Kerala.The Indian rulers purchased these coins as gifts for priests and scholars. These ducats were valued in India for their reliability in gold purity and unchanging weight so ducats were also used in jewellery and often exchanged hands as dowry. The ducats were called as Putali /Potli or porkili ( பொற்கிழி ) because as these ducats were given as dowry in a string bag (potli).
The ducats later found its way into the jewelry also and many were worn as necklaces.
--Ramu.Rm.N
Thursday, 25 June 2020
கம்பராமாயணமும் நாகேசுவரன் கோவில் குறுஞ்சிற்பமும் 16
Sunday, 14 June 2020
ornamental comparison odisha
A ornamental comparison with saora tribes and odisha sculptures
The traditional dress of a Saora woman is a waist cloth with gray borders which hardly reaches the knees. The skirt is about three feet in length and two feet in breadth. In winter she covers her upper part of the body with another piece of cloth tied at the back with a knot. The Saora woman uses limited ornaments for decoration of her person. a few necklaces of beads, round wooden plugs for ear lobe perforation, spiral rings of cheap metal in the fingers and toes, little rings in the wings of nose and metal anklets are worn by the woman.
#Pic2 : A 7 th century parvathi sculpture from #Parasurameshwara temple shown in the casual manner in which Parvati sits, with her elbow on Shiva's shoulder is particularly endearing. Paravathi's ornamental decoration matches with the #saora_tribes.#Pic3 : A 9th-century #Matysa_Varahi with similar earnings this Varahi temple exists at #Chaurasi about 14 km from #Konark, Orissa.The Varahi temple of Chaurasi has a unique idol of varahi enshrined in this temple is exquisitely beautiful and considered to be one of the masterpieces. Matsya Varahi has two arms and she is shown seated in Lalitasana on a pedestal she bears the face of a boar and body of a divine woman. Her Left hand holds a Kapala while her right hand holds a fish. She rests her right foot on her Vahana buffalo which is seated on the pedestal. Here Varahi is represented with a third eye on her forehead which is not clearly visible at present. Her hair is decorated in the form of spiral coils.The beauty of this image lies in her big belly to indicate her as holding the universe in her womb (Bhugarbha Paranesvari Jagaddhatri)
#Pic4 : A 11 th Century dancing women sculpture from #Raja_Rani_Temple at Bhubaneswar is one of the most attractive temples because of its architectural work. It is made from the wonderful red and gold sandstone, which is locally known as Rajarani and this is what gives the temple its name of 'Raja Rani'. The temple is believed to have been known originally as Indreswara. It is locally known as a "love temple" because of the erotic carvings of women and couples in the temple.
--Ramu.Rm.N
#IndigeneousTribes #TribalJewelery #LanjiaSoura #Odisha #TribesofOdisha #sculpture #Matysa_Varahi #Rajarani_temple #konark #Parasurameshwara_temple
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
pathara kundalam a comparison
A ornamental comparison & transformation of ear plugs /earrings
( Pathira Kundalam ) made of palm leaf and rosary peas.
Pic1: 7 th century pallva period Mahisasuramarthini sculpture from Mahishasura Mardhini caves in the north wall of the cave contains a relief depicting the battle scene of the two adversaries, goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura. The carving is considered one of the best creations of the Pallava period. The war scene Durga appears with eight hands riding a fierce-looking lion.
Pic2: 5th century Sigiriya frescoes paintings of Lovely maidens that reside in the Sigiriya fresco paintings have dressed their hair piled up high to show their oval face of lustrous complexions. They have heavy breasts and their eyes express moods from vivacity to serenity. They wear elaborate jewels on their hair, ears and arms. Large hooped earrings dangle from their ears and they wear armlets as well as bangles.
Pic3: 8 th century Sculpture depicting Jain Yakshini Ambika in standing posture in tribangam she is the of the is the Yakshi "dedicated attendant deity" of 22nd Tirthankara, Neminatha at Kalugumalai, a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district .The temple is believed to have been built during 8th century around 800 AD during the reign of Pandya king Parantaka Nedunjadaiyan.
Pic4: 9th century #Royal_chola_woman sculptures almost in life-size in the niches of the outer walls of kumbakonam Nageswaran temple built by Aditya Chola .
Pic5: Paniya woman with her traditional ear plug. Paniya tribe women are characterized by their large ear plugs made of dry palm leaves ( thali panaolai )and beeswax. They decorate the central portion with rosary pea ( kundumani / Yanai Kundumani ). The Paniya tribes are the indigenous tribes of the southern states of India. Paniyas are mainly concentrated in the northern part of the Western Ghats, Wayanad district, and the eastern regions of Kozhikode (Calicut), Malappuram and Kannur districts. Some are found in Gudalur and Pandalur area of Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu and in southern part of Kodagu district of Karnataka. Paniyas have there own individual language called paniya as their mother tongue.Paniyas use different writing systems depending on where they reside. Those in Karnataka use the Kannada script, those in Kerala write in the Malayalam script, while the Paniya in Tamil Nadu use the Tamil script.
Pic6: Rani Bharani Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi of Travancore. She was the sister in law of Ravi Varma.Bharani Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi (1848–1901) was the Senior Rani of Travancore from 1857 till her death in 1901.
---Ramu.Rm.N