Shilpa Shastra Course - Aalayaa Art

Attain Spiritual Happiness Through 'Aalayaa Art'

(Shilpa Shastra Art Course) in Just 6 Months

(Batch 2 - Course Begins on 03/04/2025)

Warm welcome!

Few words exclusively for you from my heart..

"You’re in the right place at the right time. The universe has led you here for a reason."
"You’ve been led here because you’re ready for change, and change starts now."
"You already have everything you need within you. This course will help you unlock it."
"This course is designed to fit into your life, no matter how busy you are."
"Even if you’ve never picked up a pencil, you’ll be amazed by what you can create."
"You’re already more creative than you think—you just need the right guidance."
"Think about how much lighter you’ll feel once art becomes your daily happiness routine."
“You’re now part of a creative, supportive community!”

Much love!

Lalitha Ragavan

Course Modules:

1. Basic Motifs Of Shilpa Shastra:

Learn the basic motifs like leaves, flowers, climbers, and karukkugal.
By sketching freehand motifs will enhance your artistic skills and focus
Embrace spiritual joy, positive vibes, and holistic well-being.

2. Sketch Mythical Bird Swan (Annam)

Sketch a Swan with beautiful Annavaal Kaurukku (Tail of swan) , which depicts Serenity & Divine qualities.
You can find beautiful swan motifs at the Kanchipuram Kailasanathar Temple in Tamil Nadu.

3. Creating Mythical & Spiritual “Makara Variants”

Learn to draw Makara Patchi, Magara Simham, Makara Matsyam in traditional style
They symbolise protection, power, fertility, and cosmic balance

4. Creating Mythical creature “Samsumara Patchi”

It typically combines features of a fish (matsya), crocodile (makara), and bird (pakshi). This amalgamation reflects the integration of aquatic, terrestrial, and aerial elements.
It represents the concept of the interconnectedness of all beings in the universe, often linked to auspiciousness and spiritual prosperity

5. Nandhi - Vahana Of Lord Shiva

Master the art of drawing Nandhi/Virushabam, representing Dharma, with simple steps.
Learn to capture Nandhi in traditional South Indian temple style.
Nandhi serves as Lord Shiva's vahana (vehicle).
Adhigara Nandhi signifies duty, steadfastness, and patience.

6. Elephant - Vahana of Lord Indra

Learn to draw an elephant which is the Vahana of Indra by following simple steps
You can also find them as a significant element in Pallava Dynasty temples
Admire the beautiful elephant sculptures at the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu.

7. Horse - Vahana of Lord Surya & Ashwini Kumaras

Sketch the Horse Vahana which symbolises power, speed, and energy in Indian iconography.
Horses serve as the vahana (vehicle) of the Ashwini Kumaras.
Admire exquisite horse sculptures at the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu.

8. Lion - Vahana Of Goddess Durga

The lion symbolizes divine strength and spiritual authority in Indian mythology.
It serves as the vahana (vehicle) of Goddess Durga, embodying her victorious and protective nature.
Admire beautiful lion sculptures at the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu.

9. Peacock - Vahana Of Lord Muruga

The peacock, as the vahana of Lord Kartikeya (also known as Skanda or Murugan), symbolises victory, beauty, the cycle of time and cosmic renewal
The bird represents purity, immortality, and spiritual awakening. It is a divine emblem reflecting enlightenment and freedom from material desires

10. Parrot - The Symbol of vibrancy of life

The parrot represents the soul's journey toward enlightenment. It conveys wisdom and the beauty of divine communication, qualities cherished in iconography and sacred art
The parrot is traditionally associated with Kamadeva, the god of love and desire

11. Rishabakuncharam - An awesome creation

Learn to draw a wonderful imaginary creation
A sculpture of an elephant and a bull in one stone. The two seem to collide head-on. If you hide the body of an elephant it looks like a bull and if you hide the body of a bull it looks like an elephant

12. Kamadhenu and Karpagatharu

Learn to draw the most auspicious Kamadhenu, a divine cow which is the mother of all cows. Kamadhenu is depicted as the creator of power that gives what is asked for
Learn to draw the Kalpa Tree or Kalpavriksha, a tree in the Deva world. It’s a belief that whatever one wants while standing under the tree, they would get it immediately

13. Yaali

In Shilpa Shastra and iconography, the Yaali is a mythical creature often depicted with the body of a lion and the head of another animal, such as an elephant (gaja yaali) or a dog (svana yaali). It symbolizes strength, protection, and divine power.
You can find beautiful Yaali sculptures at the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple and the Airavateshvara Temple in Tamil Nadu

14. Keerthimugam

In Shilpa Shastra and iconography, Keerthimugam (also known as Kirtimukha) is a fierce, mythical creature often depicted with a gaping mouth and huge fangs, symbolizing the devouring of evil and protection. It's also know as "Face of Glory"
You can find beautiful Keerthimugam sculptures at the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur and the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Guardian Element: Placed above temple entrances, it acts as a guardian, ensuring only positive forces enter the sacred space.

15. Thiruvaasi - Symbol of Divine Aura

The Thiruvaasi represents the radiant glory and spiritual energy emanating from the deity. It frames the idol, emphasizing the divine presence and elevating its sanctity

16. Sketch the auspicious Sangu, Chakkaram, Padmam

Sangu (Conch): Represents purity, auspicious beginnings, and the sound of the divine.
Chakkaram (Disc): Symbolizes protection, dharma, and the cosmic order.
Padmam (Lotus): Embodies purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening.
These symbols are often depicted in temple art and architecture to invoke blessings and positive energy.

17. Learn to sketch Hand, Feet Gestures & Weapons

Sketch various Hasta-mudras (hand gestures), Aasanam, Sthanagam (feet positioning)
These elements in Shilpa Shastra beautifully depict the divinity of gods and goddesses and their identification

18. Learn Jewelleries of Gods & Goddesses

Divine Adornments: Intricate jewelry symbolizes divinity and grandeur
Sketching Benefits: Following Shilpa Shastra enhances artistic precision
Emotional Impact: Connects us to tradition, fosters reverence, and invokes peace
Aesthetic Beauty: Details like crowns, necklaces, veer chain, anklets add elegance

19. Talamana Measurement In Sketching The Deities

Learn Talamana measurements in Shilpa Shastra. It ensures harmony and precision in creating deities, structures, and symbols
Create and adorn any deity by following Talamana measurement

20. Sketch & Adorn A Deity With Details

Graceful Bhangams: Learn various types of Bhangams and master the postures and fluidity; essential for dynamic, multi-angle figurative drawings.
Expressive Features: Learn different facial Bhavams and perfect proportionate features—eyes, nose, lips, ears.
Traditional Measurements: By using Nava Taalam measurements learn precise male and female anatomy through that divine proportions.
Complete Deity Art: Apply concepts in deity composition, infuse divinity, and review all learned techniques for a comprehensive divine artwork.