Thiruppavai illustrations (Part 2) | Orissa pattachitra

Thiruppavai is a part of Nalayira Dhivya Prabhandham, a collection of works of all 12 azhwars. This compilation consists of hand-lettered posters of all 30 hymns in regional language with illustrations inspired by centuries-old Indian folk art - Odisha pattachitra

Part 2: Hymn 16 - Hymn 30

Hymn 16: Naayaganaai nindra nandagopanudaya koilkapanae! - Seeking permission

Hymn 17: Ambaramae, Thanneerae! - The Lord

Hymn 18: Undhu madha kalitran - Connecting force

Hymn 19: Kuthu vilakeriya - The inseparable

Hymn 20: Muppathu moovar - The saviour

Hymn 21: Etra kalangal ethir pongi meethalippa - The Guru

Hymn 22: Anganma gynyalathu arasar! - The divine glance

Hymn 23: Maari mazhai muzhainjil - The majesty

Hymn 24: Andru ivvulagam alandhaai - The omnipresent

Hymn 25: Oruthi maganaai pirandhu - Krishna

Hymn 26: Maale! Manivanna! - Supreme qualities

Hymn 27: Koodarai vellum seer Govinda! - Amrutham

Hymn 28: Karavaigal pin sendru! - Govinda

Hymn 29: Chitranjchiru kaalai - Eternal service

Hymn 30: Vangakkadal kadaindha! - Becoming one!

Andal kalyanam 😍
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✨ The celestial wedding of Andal and Rangamannar ✨

The illustration is attempted to capture the beauty and love of the Tamil poet-saint-Goddess Andal, offering garland to Lord Ranganatha in the presence of Periyazhwar & Garudazhwar on either side (Periyazhwar, father of Andal, one among the 12 azhwars, who is the incarnation of Garuda)

Andal vaazhi thirunaamam

Character detailing

Character detailing - Sketching & outline

Character detailing - Base color & Final finishing

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