In this spectacular Pata painting, Lord Krishna is shown riding a Nari Kunjar (elephant made of gopinis). The artist paints the gopinis in the form of an elephant amidst floral environment. This is a quaint genre of art that has had its origins in Medieval India. This particular art form is called Kunjar, a Sanskrit term meaning the elephant. This is largely due to the place of prominence attributed to the Elephant form in its early designs. An unusual form of art, it was primarily designed to highlight the artist’s skills of composition and ‘assemblage’, most importantly within the parameters of a frame work. Animal frames were commonly used though initially restricted, to those of the Elephant and the Horse. The most impressive aspect of this art form was the innovative use of the figure of the woman, nari, presented usually in multiple numbers. Here even the borders are marked prominently with some floral designs.
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- Product Code :5092
- Material :water Colors on handmade paper
- Size :15"h x 20.50"w
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This entire painting is showing various activity of village. Women are seen cooking food, carrying bunch of grass on their heads, woman taking care of her child, kids playing.Their is a farmer plowing the field and his wife helping him.
Nandi is the main vehicle of Lord Shiva and Nandi is held in high esteem by the Hindus. In every temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, we can see a place being kept reserved for the Nandi. In this beautiful figure, Nandi is seated and her body is nicely carved out of brass. Nandi is the gate keeper to Lord Shiva and Parvati. He is the chief guru of eighteen masters (18 siddhas) including Patanjali and Thirumular. Temples venerating Shiva display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine. There are also a number of temples dedicated solely to Nandi.
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- Product Code :4974
- Material :Brass
- Size :9"H x 2.75"W x 3"Diam
- Weight :1.500 Kg
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The beautiful figure of the Lord Buddha is given a beautiful treatment by the sculptor with deep sense of sculptural attainment. His half-closed eyes reveal a deep sense of enlightenment and satisfaction. His typical hairstyle is given a refine treatment and the face reveals a rare sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.
The stout half naked figure of Laughing Buddha is decorated well. He has been represented as a rotund figure with a happy disposition. His Chinese name is Pu-tai Ho-shang or "Hemp-bag monk". He is originally a fertility figure who was known to bring "goodies" in his bag to local townsfolk, especially children. Later, he became a pre-incarnation of Maitreya. In Japan he is called Hotei and is one of the seven lucky gods. It is believed that rubbing his belly brings good luck and prosperity as his big figure is a sign of abundance.
The beautiful Tibetan painting is given a refine and detail touch with a deep sense of finesse.
Padmasambhava, (the Lotus Born) transmitted Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan and Tibet in the 8th century. (He is also known as Guru Rinpoche, Precious Master). The followers of the Nyingma school regard him as the second Buddha.
According to tradition, Padmasambhava was born as an eight-year-old child appearing in a lotus blossom floating in Lake Dhanakosha, in the kingdom of Uddiyana (Swat Valley of Ancient India in present-day Pakistan).
His special nature was recognized by the local king who married him to one of his daughters, Mandarava. She and Padmasambhava's other main consort, Yeshe Tsogyal, developed into realised practitioners.
Padmasambhava's ability to memorize and comprehend esoteric texts in a single hearing established his reputation as a master. He developed the power to transcend the cycle of birth and death, accomplishing the so-called great transference, otherwise known as Nirvana.
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- Product Code :4597
- Material :Brass
- Size :10"H x 7.25"W x 6"D
- Weight :3.00 kg.
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The beautiful brass figure of the Green Tara is nicely carved out with some exquisite and splendid carvings on it. This Buddhist saviour-goddess has numerous manifestations and is widely popular in Nepal, Tibet, and Mongolia. Tara is the feminine counterpart of the Bodhisattva (or the futue Buddha) Avalokitesvara. According to popular belief, Tara came into existence from a tear of Avalokitesvara, which fell to the ground and formed a lake. Out of its waters rose up a lotus, which, on opening, revealed the goddess. Like Avalokitesvara, she is a compassionate, succoring deity who helps men "cross to the other shore." She is the protectress of navigation and earthly travel, as well as of spiritual travel along the path to Enlightenment. The Green Tara (Sanskrit: Syamatara) was believed to be incarnated as the Nepali princess. She is considered by some to be the original Tara and is the female consort or partner of Avalokitesvara. In this beautiful brass figure, she is shown seated on a lotus throne with right leg hanging down, wearing the ornaments of a bodhisattva.
One of the main objectives of ISKCON is to promote the wellbeing of society by teaching the science of Krishna consciousness according to Bhagavad-Gita and other timeless Vedic scriptures.
The beautiful Batik painting depicts Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati along with their son Ganesha in a most refine manner. The figure of Lord Shiva is shown in blue colour and Parvati is wearing a red cloth. A sense of love, affection and care is manifest in the beautiful painting that tells the story of a perfect couple in colour. The background Kailash mountain is also shown in a most beautiful manner. The method of waxing and dewaxing has given rise to aspectacular effect to the painting.
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- Product Code :3798
- Material :Brass
- Size :17"H x 6"W x 4.75"D
- Weight :4.920 kg.
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- Product Code :4440
- Material: Stone colors on paper, unframed (mat incuded)
- Size: 34.29 cm ,24.765 cm ,0.25 cm
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- Product Code: 4441
- Material: Stone colors on paper, unframed
- Size: 10"H x 7"W
- Weight: 0.050 gm.
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The beautiful wooden figure of Lord Hanuman is exquisitely crafted out of wood with some striking features. The Lord is shown holding the hillock on his one hand and his weapon on the other. A great devotee of Lord Ramchandra, the key figure of Indian epic Ramayana, Hanuman is the epitome of strength and prowess as well as devotion. He played a key role in helping Lord ramchandra in rescuing Sita from the clutches of demon-king Ravana. The wooden figure is beautifully decorated and the figures inspires a deep sense of devotion and piety.
The brass cymbals contain the Astamangala of Buddhism and they reflect a high degree of perfection and passion for beauty. Here eight auspicious signs of Buddhism are nicely depicted. Astamangala (The Eight Auspicious Signs) are eight different aspects of Buddhism. They include White Parasal, Golden Fishes, Sankha, Dhvaja, Srivatsa, Kalasa, Padma, Chamaru. They appear all together or in part as a decorative motif in stone, wood, metal and painting.
Astamangalas are believed to represent the gifts given by celestial beings to Sakyamuni following his attainment of Enlightenment.
These Eight Auspicious Signs usually displayed during the performance of fasting ceremonies, consecration of house and an elaborate fire sacrifice ceremony marked on paper, cloth or metal.
Umbrella or White Parasal gives us protection from evil desires and embodies notions of wealth or royalty. It points to the "royal ease" and power experienced in the Buddhist life of detachment.
Two Fishes or Golden Fish symbolizes beings rescued form the ocean of misery of earth. They represent good fortune and also symbolize whosoever practices dharma needn’t fear about suffering, and can swim at ease like a fish in the water.
The Conch or Sankha: The white Conch shell symbolizes the deep, far reaching and melodious sound of the teachings, suitable for all disciples at it awakens them from the slumber of ignorance.
Dhvaja or The Victory Banner symbolizes the victory of the Buddha's teachings over death, ignorance, disharmony and all the negativities of this world.
Srivatsa or Endless knot or Mystic diagram symbolizes of the endless cycle of rebirth. It also represents the infinite wisdom of the Buddha and the union of compassion and wisdom.
Kalasa or The Treasure Vase represents all spiritual wealth and is a sign of the inexhaustible riches available in the Buddhist teachings.
The Lotus is a symbol of purity both for the Hindus and the Buddhists. It is a symbol of complete purification of body, speech and mind.
Chamaru symbolizes Tantric manifestations. Made of yak tail attached with silver staff, it is used during ritual recitation and fanning the deities on an auspicious religious ceremony.
