{"product_id":"indian-tilak-painting-ramanuja-cobaltblack","title":"Tilak Painting Ramanuja - Cobalt\/Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\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 class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis hand-painted Indian miniature tilak painting carries the Vaishnava U-shape in deep blue, with a bold black line and dot at the center. In the tradition of Ramanuja, this mark is worn on the forehead as a sign of devotion to Lord Vishnu, with the U said to represent His feet and the central streak symbolizing Lakshmi, His eternal companion. Seen on temples and devotees across South India, especially in places like Srirangam and Tirupati, the tilak is a symbol of faith and a daily reminder of divine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1032\"\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-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003ePart of Layla’s curated '\u003cem data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1065\"\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","brand":"Layla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46721801814275,"sku":"SQ7902230","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4158\/0035\/files\/5A33144D-7B8C-4B75-A416-432AA9A77A50_1_105_c.jpg?v=1743688747","url":"https:\/\/layla-bklyn.com\/products\/indian-tilak-painting-ramanuja-cobaltblack","provider":"Layla","version":"1.0","type":"link"}