{"product_id":"9uy8emgwz63mtt3vhtzf7hq0vovkdy","title":"Indian Tilak Painting Ramanuja - Black\/Red","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eAn old Indian miniature painting on paper that shows the Ramanuja tilak, also known as the Balaji tilak, boldly painted in black and red. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA tilak means “mark” in Sanskrit, and is quite literally a sacred mark of devotion placed between the brows as a sign of focus and connection to the divine. Traditionally made with ash, sandalwood, vermillion, clay, or turmeric, it is worn on the forehead as a symbol of identity, protection, and belonging. Each form reflects a spiritual lineage within Hinduism, its shape and substance tied to the deity it honours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eThis tilak with the upright U-shape with a central flame-like mark is the Vaishnava tilak, worn on the forehead by devotees of Vishnu, and closely linked to the South Indian saint Ramanuja as well as Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) of Tirupati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"751\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"751\"\u003ePainted as part of a vintage miniature series in natural stone colours, these tilaks are treasured pieces with a history of their own. Each tilak stands beautifully on its own, and together they make a striking wall of colour, faith, and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003ePart of Layla’s curated '\u003cem data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003eTilak'\u003c\/em\u003e series, drawn from a collection of devotional art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAvailable in: 7.5 x 10.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Layla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46721802043651,"sku":"C908251","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4158\/0035\/files\/4F16B48D-45E2-4BB0-BCAD-DDEA4E79A0C1_1_105_c.jpg?v=1743688750","url":"https:\/\/layla-bklyn.com\/products\/9uy8emgwz63mtt3vhtzf7hq0vovkdy","provider":"Layla","version":"1.0","type":"link"}