Ever wondered who created the familiar image of Shree Venkateswara that adorns millions of homes across India?
The man behind it was S. M. Srinivasan, an artist from Kovilpatti in Thoothukudi dt of Tamil Nadu who passed away today at age of 86.
In 1970, he was invited by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to paint Venkateswara Swamy. He was given the rare opportunity to observe the deity closely and reproduce the divine image on canvas.
He painstakingly created portraits of Venkateswara , both with and without his jewellery. His paintings were approved by TTD and subsequently reproduced as photographs and calendar prints by printing presses in Sivakasi.
Over the decades, these images travelled far beyond Tirumala, finding a place in countless homes, shops and temples across the country.
An extraordinary artistic contribution, and a legacy that will live on for generations.
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