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The beautiful wooden panel depicts the Tamil God of war and patron of the Tamil land, Lord Murugan, in a most beautiful manner. Some geometric and floral design mark the spectacular wooden panel. A precision of a surgeon, flawless treatment is manifset on carving out the figure. Lord Murugan is also known as Senthil, Saravana, Kartikeya (meaning 'son of Krittika' ), Arumugam or Shanmukha (meaning 'one with six faces'), Kumⲡ (meaning 'child or son'), Guha, Skanda (meaning 'that which is spilled or oozed, namely seed' in Sanskrit.

The temple peacock bell is being given a detail and graceful treatment by the sculptor. The figure of the peacock is being nicely sculpted out of brass wit some beautiful carvings on it. Such kind of bells decorates every Hindu temple and once a visitor steps into the temple he is to ring the bell.

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The present piece of work is the outcome of the holistic, original documentation and survey of the art and architecture of South Kosala which is one of the interesting and dazzling chapters of Indian art history. Temples of a wide range of varieties were constructed in India during the post Gupta period over a time span of more than a millennium broadly in three varieties, namely nagara, dravida and vesara. The inscription Amritesvara temple at Holal Karnataka speaks of the Kalingan style too. The regional schools of art adopting nagara style came into existence under the patronage of the local ruling dynasties between 6 th -11 th century AD. in the territory of South Kosala. This aspect of cultural history has not received adequate attention of the scholars hitherto.

These temples of South Kosala later on developed a sub-regional manifestation. The temples were constructed either of brick or brick and stone or entirely of stone. The uniqueness in the South Kosalan architecture is that group of temples constructed after a star-shaped ground plan, rarely found elsewhere in India. As many as eleven temples of this type documented so far, revealed an interesting account of their architecture. Besides, altogether twenty three temples have been documented including both stellate and non-stellate temples. Thus the study focuses that South Kosala played a significant role in the temple building of all conceivable forms and Experiments of which stellate order is not only pronounced but also unique.

The Author
Dr.Jeeban Kumar Patnaik obtained his first class Master Degree in History from Berhampur University, Odisha in 1980. He did his M.Phil in History from the same University in 1981 with first class first rank. He completed his P.G. Diploma in Archaeology from Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi in 1990. Later on he was awarded Ph.D in History on the topic “Art and Architecture of South Kosala: A case study of Stellate Temples (6 th -11 th century A.D) from Sambalpur University, Odisha in 1998. He rendered his service as a professional archaeologist in Archaeological Survey of India in 1984 and continue to hold various posts. Presently he is Superintending Archaeologist in Excavation Branch-IV, Archaeological Survey of India and Bhubaneswar. As a chartered archaeologist, he has explored many archaeological sites in Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. He participated in excavations of Harappan site of Dholavira (Gujarat), Tarkhanewala Dera (Rajasthan). He assisted in undertaking excavations at Lalitagiri, Udayagiri, Barabati fort in Odisha, Chak-86 in Rajasthan. In addition, he has also undertaken exploration and excavation programmes. Of late, as a director he conducted archaeological excavation at Suabarei, a chalcolithic- neolithic site near Pipili, District Puri, Odisha for two consecutive seasons 2014-15 and 2015-16 along with exploration in the right bank of river Daya during the period under review. His academic bent of mind compels him to involve in contributing a large number of research papers in the field of archaeology, history, culture, art and architecture, epigraphy and numismatic. All the papers were also published in books, journals of national and international repute. Besides he has attended may conferences, workshops, seminars etc. in India and abroad.

He has edited to volumes to his credit cultural heritage of Jajpur, Odisha (2004), Pratna Bharatam “Glory of Archeology, Art, Epigraphy and protection of cultural heritage (2016). His forthcoming books are Excavations at Lalitagiri (1985-91) now in press. He is one of the editors of Indian Archaeology: A Review 2006-07 and 2012-13. He is closely associated with several academic bodies of Odisha State.

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• Product Code :B6378
• Material :Brass
• Size :6.75"H x 4.50"W x 1.50"D
• Weight :1.540 kg.

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The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts the ten incarnations of Vishnu. These incarnations detail the divine help given by Vishnu during various stages of human evolution, by appearing on earth in different forms to salvage the devotees from the impending catastrophe. These incarnations demonstrate that divinity re-establishes Dharma or righteousness and destroys injustice from time to time, by appearing on earth in various incarnations. The ten avataras are Matsyavatara (fish), Koorma (tortoise), Varaaha (boar), Narasimha (the man lion), Vaamana (the dwarf), Parasurama (the angry man), Rama (the perfect human), Balarama and Krishna (the divine statesman). The 10th avatar, which is yet to appear, is Kalki.Vishnu took up Matsyavatara, or the form of the fish during a deluge that submerged the earth. The Lord took selected specie in a huge boat. The gigantic golden fish then dragged the boat through the deluge and then enabled Bhrama to start the act of creation all over again. The Koorma Avatara where Vishnu took the form of a tortoise is described in the legend of the celestial nectar Amrita. Vishnu took the form of a wild boar - the Varaaha Avatara, dived into the ocean, and saved Bhoomi Devi who sank into the bottom of the ocean. In his Narasimhaavataaram, Vishnu destroyed the demon king Hiranyakashipu and demonstrated his omnipresence in a powerful way. Vishnu took the form of Vamana the midget to destroy the demon Bali. He visited Bali during a sacrifice where the latter was arrogantly distributing gifts of the seeker's choice, to show his power of wealth. Vamana meekly asked for three feet of land measured by his small feet. All on a sudden he assumed the massive form of Trivikrama, dominating the universe; with his first foot he covered the earth, with the second the heavens. When there was no room for the third, Bali, who never went back on his word, offered his head, and Vishnu sent him to the netherworld. Trivikrama is enshrined at Tirukkovilur, Kanchipuram and Sirkazhi in Tamilnadu.Vishnu then took up the form of Parasurama, to quell the arrogance of the Kshatriya rulers who harmed the sages and unprotected mortals. In His Rama Avatar, Vishnu killed Ravana. Lord Krishna was the eighth incarnation of Vishnu and the ninth was Buddha. Vishnu took up the avataar of Buddha to purify Hinduism of excessive ritualism. He preached detachment, and the middle path consisting of eight fold virtues of right views, right resolve, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right meditation. It is believed that at the end of the current epoch, there will be a deluge when Kalki - the tenth and the last avatara of Vishnu, will ride forth on a horse to redeem humankind and re-establish righteousness.

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Ten Faced Natural Rudraksha Bead reveals a deep religious devotion. Ten faced rudraksh symbolizes Lord Krishna. It removes vaastu dosha and conceiving problem. Also solves court cases, disputes and acts of enmity. Helps in unstable mind and anxiety. Eliminates sufferings caused by all planets.Some of the benefits of the 10-mukhi Rudraksh include: It protects from black magic, evil eye, jealousy, untimely death and also removes fear of ghost, fear like someone is behind you.It is helpful in solving court cases, disputes and acts of enemy. Woman who can’t conceive may also wear this for good result and above all it brings a sense of security to the wearer. Those suffering from insomnia, unstable mind and anxiety may wear this 10 mukhi Rudraksh. Those who need direction in profession and life and have court cases and land disputes and need peace will be benefited from this 10-faced rudraksh. The wearer should chant the mantra OM HREEM NAMAH

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The ten-faced original rudraksha-bead is nicely treated. Ten Mukhi Rudraksha is a very rare bead. 10 Mukhi Rudraksha is basically available in round and oval shapes. Lord Vishnu is the blesses 10 Mukhi Rudraksha . In Indian Puran, Scripture & mythology Lord Vishnu is known to be the preserver of the whole universe and he saved the whole earth with his various avatars. Ten Mukhi is not ruled by any planet thus pacifies all the nine planets in a whole. 10 Mukhi is known for providing good mental peace and to remove all earthly problems from life. According to Rudraksha - Jablopnishad Ten Mukhi Rudraksha is blessed by Yamraj, the god of death and the Dash dig-pal the controller and guardian of ten directions and Dash Maha vidya (ten great learning).

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