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About Guru Swarna Raja

Guru Swarna Raja is a Master of Traditional Tanjore painting, using natural colors and Natural ingredients to create authentic works of Art. She teaches this ancient technique, originally done on walls and temples (fresco secco), to students worldwide through online and offline classes.

Guru Swarna Raja also creates custom Tanjore paintings for clients globally, crafting rare single-artist works that adorn homes and pooja rooms. With thousands of unique pieces, she has painted various gods and goddesses, each with distinct characteristics and architecture.

She conducts workshops for corporates, colleges, and schools.

Also, Swarna Raja Paints Traditional art forms like Kerala mural, Mysore Ganjifa,kaavi painting, and many more

Join us in preserving the authenticity of Tanjore painting.

Material Kit - a challenge she's overcome.

Guru Swarna Raja's 25 years of Tanjore Painting mastery have involved years of meticulous sourcing and investment in authentic natural materials - a challenge she's overcome.
For our learners, we put in extra effort to curate complete materials kits, shipped globally, ensuring you always receive genuine materials to create authentic Tanjore paintings.
What's Included in the Course Material kit?
- Fresco Canvas
- Lime powder
- 2 natural gums
- Swarovski's stone
- 24ct gold leaf
- Natural colors
- Other essentials
  You need:
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Paper tape
- Cup
- Spoon
We ship the material kit worldwide! After enrollment, expect to receive your kit within 7-10 working days.

How does Our Academy Guided Self Paced Course work ?

Our Guru Swarna Raja believes that the Guru Shishya curriculum needs to be guided and hand-held in each step. Teaching Tanjore Painting online classes since 2011 through videos, a lot of resources, and hand-holding in each step, learners can practice and create a beautiful Tanjore painting.

  • Guru does not believe in group or live classes, as every student learns at a different speed.
  • Each learner receives individualised guidance and hand-holding, unlike batch-based teaching.
  • Learners can log in anytime to access lessons during the course validity—no fixed schedule.
  • No need to wait for batches or class timings.
  • Suitable for learners across the globe, regardless of time zone.
  • Many working professionals / Housewives find this Online guided course convenient to balance work, family, and their passion for Tanjore painting.

Avoid modern methods that compromise Art

Beware of social media tutorials that teach Tanjore painting using:
- Synthetic resin (Fevicol)
- Poster/Acrylic colors
- Canvas/ Paper - with Fevicol
- Synthetic jesso materials
- Plastic stones
- Duplicate gold foil

These modern methods may seem convenient, but they:
- Lack authenticity
- Fade or peel off over time
- Use shortcuts like pen detailing

What Our Academy Students say...( Testimonials )