"Divine Harmony: Hanuman Veena Artwork - Gold Leaf, Orange Silk Mount, Gold Frame"

"Embark on a celestial journey with our captivating depiction of Hanuman, the divine musician, playing the Veena on a canvas of opulent Gold Leaf. Encased within an Orange Silk Mount and framed in lustrous Gold, this artwork embodies divine harmony and spiritual resonance.

In the timeless verses of the Gitarthamu by Tyagaraja, Hanuman is celebrated for his profound understanding of the Gita and his blissful embrace of music. Within the poetic narratives of Tyagaraja's Kaluguna pada niraja seva(Purna Lalitha, Adi), Hanuman's role as a musician and an eloquent narrator is vividly portrayed. This portrayal is echoed in our artwork, where Hanuman holds a sacred manuscript in one hand while gesturing in vyakhyanamudra with the other, symbolizing his dual role as a musician and a revered narrator.

The tradition of Hanuman as a musical virtuoso traces back to ancient times, as documented by Dr. V Raghavan in his scholarly exploration of early names in Sangita Literature. However, it was during the golden age of the Vijayanagar Empire (14th to 16th century) that Hanuman's musical prowess reached its zenith. Purandara Dasa, a luminary of that era, vividly describes Hanuman's enchanting presence, adorned with anklets, dancing to the divine rhythm of Rama's name, accompanied by celestial musicians Tumburu and Narada playing the veena.

While worship of Lord Rama was ingrained in Tamil-speaking regions since antiquity, it was during the Vijayanagar era that dedicated shrines to Rama flourished. Among these, the majestic Ramaswami Temple in Kumbakonam stands as a beacon of divine splendor, a testament to the enduring legacy of devotion.

Indulge in the transcendent melodies and spiritual aura of Hanuman's Veena recital through this enchanting artwork, a harmonious fusion of artistic brilliance and profound devotion."