A detailed pen drawing of Padmanabhaswamy Temple's theppakulam, gopuram, water, and Kerala architectural rhythm.
 


This is a detailed pen-and-ink style drawing of the **Padmanabhaswamy Temple** in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The artwork captures the temple’s iconic **Dravidian-style gopuram** (gateway tower) in the background, which is highly ornate with intricate sculptural elements. In the foreground, you can see traditional Kerala-style architecture with sloping tiled roofs, small waterfront pavilions, and lush trees including coconut palms. The entire scene is reflected in a serene body of water, suggesting the **temple tank**, which is typical in South Indian temple complexes. The drawing is rich in texture and uses cross-hatching to convey depth, shadow, and foliage density, giving it a classic, timeless aesthetic. Medium: Pen on Paper. Size of painting :20x28inches.The cost of painting does not include framing. Recommended to frame with a 2 inch mat and a 0.5inch black flat wood frame, with a non-glare glass!