About Us
about athmakala tanjore art
about athmakala tanjore art
Athmakala Tanjore Art Gallery is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of traditional Tanjore paintings in Bangalore. Each artwork is carefully handcrafted using time-honored techniques, gold foil detailing, and vibrant natural colors.
Hi, I am Pooja Yadav, the founder of Athmakala Tanjore Art Gallery. I was born and raised in the heritage town of Hampi, where my passion for traditional Indian art took root. Coming from an art background family, I have been practicing the intricate and vibrant Tanjore painting style with dedication. I had the privilege of training under Shivakumar Sir, a renowned artist from Thanjavur, the birthplace of this art form. To further enhance my skills, I pursued a Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A) In Visual Arts from Hampi University, continuing my journey in preserving
From a young age, I have always been passionate about art, especially painting. This deep interest only grew stronger over time. I later moved to Bangalore, where I continued to nurture and develop my talent with dedication, making space for creativity whenever possible. Every brushstroke became a way to stay connected to my passion, and I remained committed to improving my skills, no matter the challenges.
I travelled from Hampi to Bangalore with a clear dream in my heart—to build a Tanjore painting gallery and a training institute. After reaching the city, I rented an old house and carefully transformed it into a warm and creative Tanjore painting workshop. Here, I began training students step-by-step, guiding them from basics to a professional level, and slowly built a dedicated and talented team. Along with teaching, I started customising Tanjore paintings to suit client needs, working on unique designs and even creating very large-sized paintings. Today, we are proud to be known for our creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to craft different and distinctive forms of Tanjore paintings that carry both tradition and originality.
We aim to make the legacy of Tanjore art accessible to everyone — art lovers, first-time buyers, and creative learners alike.
Our Mission
Our mission is to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Indian traditional Tanjore art. Athmakala Tanjore Art Gallery is dedicated to bringing this divine art into every home, keeping our cultural tradition alive with pride, devotion, and artistic excellence.
Our Values
We value tradition, creativity, authenticity, and dedication, blending art with emotion to deliver genuine paintings. At Athmakala Tanjore Art Gallery, each piece is crafted with 24-karat gold foil, ensuring originality and maintaining our commitment to timeless quality.
Our Athmakala Team
Pooja Yadav
Founder And arist
Swathi Sagar
Co-Artist
Shubha
Co-Artist
Narmada
Co-Artist
Roopa
Co-arist