Daily Current Affairs / Thanjavur Painting of Lord Ram Transported to Ayodhya
Category : National Published on: December 29 2025
The Department of Posts transported a Thanjavur painting of Lord Ram from Bengaluru to Ayodhya, highlighting India’s rich cultural heritage. Originating from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, this classical art form, also called Palagai Padam, is crafted on wooden planks and adorned with glass beads, semi-precious stones, vibrant natural colors, and gold foil for a three-dimensional effect. Flourishing under Chola, Nayak, and Maratha rulers, Thanjavur paintings are renowned for their lavish depictions of deities and hold a Geographical Indications (GI) tag.
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Read More....Thanjavur painting of Lord Ram, a classical art form from Tamil Nadu with GI tag, was transported from Bengaluru to Ayodhya, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage.
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