Sanjay Tandekar paints this Tanjore painting of Shakti- the primordial cosmic energy in Hinduism which represents the dynamic forces that are thought to move through the universe. This energy is thought of as creative, sustaining, as well as destructive, and is sometimes referred to as auspicious source energy. Shakti is sometimes personified as the Creatrix and is known as “Adi Shakti” or “Adi ParaShakti” (i.e., Primordial Inconceivable Energy). In Shaktism, Adi Parashakti is worshipped as the Supreme Being/God. On every plane of creation, energy manifests itself into all forms of matter; these are all thought to be infinite forms of Para Shakti. However, the true form of Para Shakti is unknown, and beyond human understanding. She is described as Anaadi (with no beginning, no ending) and Nitya (forever). The painting employs color theory to enhance the representation of Shakti’s energy, with vibrant hues symbolizing her dynamic and ever-present nature.
Real 22k gold foil has been used to make this painting.
