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 / When framed with a 3 inch border 3 inch and 0.5inch wood frame, the painting will be approx 27x35 inches
Theppakulam of Sri Padmanabaswamy Temple
- Collection: Illustration
- Medium / Material: Pen
- Surface: Paper
- Dimensions: H 20 in x W 28 in
- Size Band: Medium
- Framed: Framed
- Ready to Hang: Yes
- Year: 2016
- Motif / Keywords: Temple
Gently dust with a soft, dry brush and display in a dry, shaded spot away from moisture and chemicals.
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