National Award Winner Indian artist Prabhakar Maharana honors Lord Buddha with this impressive serpentine sculpture. Seated in "Dhyana mudra" The gesture of absolute balance, of meditation, the hands of Sakya Muni are relaxed in the lap, and the tips of the thumbs and fingers touch each other.The figure is well proportioned and the drapery is carved out very carefully.
The beautiful stone figure of Lord Ganesha is given a refine and detail treatment with some beautiful carvings on it. Lord Ganesha is also known as the Lord of Wisdom and the Remover of Obstacles, Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual and He is one of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism. Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, Lord Ganesha is one of the most benevolent gods in Hinduism.
The beautiful resin figure of the Lord Krishna and His beloved Radha is given a spectacular and minute treatment. A greater sense of amorous feeling in manifest in the figure as Radha is embracing her partner with great love and affection. The beautiful resin figure immortalizes the saga of love story between the two. Some sparkling carvings and spectacular designs mark the figure.
The beautiful brass figure of Lord Shiva performing his cosmic dance is given a refine and detail treatment. Nataraja (The King of Dance) is the dancing posture of the Shiva, who performs his divine dance as a part of his divine duties of creation and destruction. The Lord Shiva is shown here dancing in a circle of flames, lifting his left leg and balancing over a demon or dwarf (Apasmara) who symbolizes ignorance.
The upper right hand holds a small drum shaped like an hourglass that is called a damaru in Sanskrit. It is called Dhamarukha in Hindi. A specific hand gesture (mudra) is used to hold the drum. It symbolizes sound originating Creation.
The upper left hand contains Agni or fire, which signifies destruction. The opposing concepts in the upper hands show the counterpoise of creation and destruction.
The second right hand shows the Abhaya mudra (meaning fearlessness in Sanskrit), bestowing protection from both evil and ignorance to those who follow the righteousness of dharma.
The second left hand points towards the raised foot, which signifies uplift and salvation. The hand also symbolises the trunk of the elephant-headed Ganesha, son of Shiva, known as the remover of obstacles and a symbol of strength.
The dwarf on which Nataraja dances, is the demon Apasmara, which symbolises Shiva's victory over ignorance.
As the Lord of Dance, Nataraja, Shiva performs the tandava, the dance in which the universe is created, maintained, and resolved. Shiva's long, matted tresses, usually piled up in a knot, loosen during the dance and crash into the heavenly bodies, knocking them off course or destroying them utterly.
The surrounding flames represent the manifest Universe.
The snake swirling around his waist is kundalini, the Shakti or divine force thought to reside within everything.
What makes Giddha so popular is that it is not performed according to any cut-and-dried rule. Harmony is the essence in gidda movements that are inclusive of swinging and twisting the body, shaking of the shoulders, bending to a double and clapping. Giddha dance incorporate village life scenes of woman spinning, fetching water from the well and grinding. This is accompanied with appropriate boli and songs.
The dance is derived from the ancient ring dance. One of the girls plays on the drum or 'dholki' while others form a circle. While moving in a circle, the girls raise their hands to the level of their shoulders and clap their hands in unison.Rhythm is generally provided by clapping of hands.
Quick is the movement of the feet in its faster parts that it is difficult for the spectator even to wink till the tempo falls again.
The three resin dolls of Punjabi women dancing Gidda dance. The well dreaaed women are exuding enthusiasm and spirit. Gidda is a popular folk dance performed by Punjabi women and this beautiful dance exhibits teasing, fun and exuberance of Punjabi life. Gidda dance is just as energetic as Bhangra, another very popular Punjabi dance form, and at the same time it manages to creatively display feminine grace and elasticity. Gidda dance is stylistically simple. Jingle of the bells, thumping of the feet, beat of the drum and the resplendence of Punjabi women in salwar kameej creates an enchanting atmosphere for it. Harmony is the essence in gidda movements that are inclusive of swinging and twisting the body, shaking of the shoulders, bending to a double and clapping. Giddha dance incorporate village life scenes of woman spinning, fetching water from the well and grinding. This is accompanied with appropriate boli and songs.
The beautiful resin statuette of the Lord Ganpati is given a refine and detail treatment with some greater degree of perfection in carving out the figure. The Lord is shown seated on a beautiful chowki (throne). The highly ornate figurine contains lot of carvings and designs. One of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha or Ganpati is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual and before undertaking any journey. The Lord is also known as the Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Wisdom.
The saga of immortal and spiritual love between Lord Krishna and Radha finds its glistering presence in the decorative box of ravishing beauty. Radha is totally mesmerized in his immortal tunes of celestial love. The Kumawat paints the box with natural gemstones of different colours. Applied to a sheet of glass, they grace the lid of a yellow-lined kadam wood box. The box has been given a royal treatment by carving sharp lines on it.
The beautiful soft stone figure of the Lord Ganesha is given a detail and minute treatment. The big figure is full of some detail carvings and the Lord is sitting calm and quite. A symbol of good luck, Lord Ganesha is one of the most benevolent gods in Hinduism and He could be easily propitiated by offering sweets and prayers. He fulfills all our wishes if prayed from heart.
The spectacular figure of Lord Shiva is nicely carved out with the precision of a surgeon. The seated figure of the Lord is minutely treated. Lord Shiva here is seated in a meditative posture. One his one hand is the drum, one the other his trident. One of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, Lord Shiva is responsible for destruction. But immediately after destruction follows the process of regeneration. A coil of serpents is there on his head. Even the halo surrounding his head is nicely treated.
The beautiful stone figure of the "Remover of Obstacles" is sculpted out with a greater degree of refinement and smoothness. The Lord is in a dancing mode and the figure is heavily decorated with ornaments. One of the most popular gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is also known as the "Lord of Wisdom" and worshipping the god fulfils our desires and aspirations. One of the most benevolent gods, Lord Ganesha brings fortune and good luck to us.
The beautiful red soft stone figure of Lord Ganesha, son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, is exquisitely carved out with some greater degree of perfection and finesse. The Remover of Obstacles is also known as Agra Ganya (One who is reckoned with first) among gods because He removes obstacles from our path. Lord Ganesha is also one of the most benevolent gods in Hinduism and could be easily propitiated.
The beautiful stone figure of the Lord of Good Beginning, Lord Ganesha, is given a refine and detail treatment. The figure is a sculptural ecstasy and it reflects some of the basic Hindu sculptural traits. The Lord is nicely decorated and even the panel surrounding the figure is given a minute treatment. The Lord is worshipped before beginning any work and rituals.
Specification:
- Product Code: 3015
- Material: Soft stone of Orissa
- Size: 8" x 5" x 2"
- Special Note: Not in a single piece of stone Warranty Status : No Warranty
Description:
The beautiful soft stone figure of the Lord of Wisdom and the Remover of Obstacles is nicely executed with a greater degree of refinement and perfection. A popular deity in Hindu mythology, the Lord is worshipped before undertaking any rituals and He is called Agraganya. Ganesh Chaturthi is a popular festival of the deity and he is worshipped with great devotion and piety. He is the as the Lord creates obstacles on our path and removes the same following propitiation.
The spectacular stone figure of Maharshi Patanjali is given a refine and detail treatment with some deep sense of finesse and refinement. Patanjali is the propounder of Yoga sutras. Often Patanjali is identified with primordial Vishnu, or the early stage of Vishnu. He is also known as the Adishesha, the incarnation of serpents that provided recreant resting place for Lord Vishnu. Patanjali's feet are often shown as coiled serpents. In Hindu mythology Adishesha, sometimes also known as "Ananta" (The Endless One), is the thousand-headed ruler of the Nagas, the serpent race that is thought to guard the hidden treasures of the earth. Since yogic knowledge is the ultimate the secret treasure, many yogins still bow to Adishesha before beginning their daily yoga practice. "Salutation to the king of the Nagas, to the infinite, to the bearer of the mandala, who spreads out this universe with thousands of hooded heads, set with blazing, effulgent jewels."
The beautiful stone figure depicts Patanjali as the Adishesha. Patanjali, apart from being the Yogacharya, is also known as the Adishesha, which can be understand as "the primordial snake" or the primordial form of Lord Vishnu.
In Hindu mythology Adishesha, sometimes also known as "Ananta" (The Endless One), is the thousand-headed ruler of the Nagas, the serpent race that is thought to guard the hidden treasures of the earth. Since yogic knowledge is the ultimate the secret treasure, many yogins still bow to Adishesha before beginning their daily yoga practice. "Salutation to the king of the Nagas, to the infinite, to the bearer of the mandala, who spreads out this universe with thousands of hooded heads, set with blazing, effulgent jewels."
Here the body of patanjali is shown as being coiled to form an expansive comfortable couch on which the god Vishnu rests and reclines during the intervals of creation. The serpent's thousand heads symbolize infinity or omnipresence. These heads reach up and out like a protective canopy or umbrella over Vishnu and on that "umbrella" rests our earth.
The snake's body is soft and gentle enough to serve as a couch for a god and at the same time, firm and steady enough to support the whole earth. We endeavor to bring both of these same qualities to our asana practice : softness, comfort and ease(sukha) must be balanced with firmness, strength and steadiness of effort (sthira).
The beautiful stone figure of the goddess Lakshmi is nicely carved out of stone with some fine carvings and designs. Wife of Lord Vishnu, one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, Goddess lakshmi is worshipped for prosperity and wealth. She is wearing some nice drapery and ornaments and deep sense of refinement and accomplishment is manifest here. She is the goddess of prosperity, purity, chastity and generosity; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. Her four hands represent four spiritual virtues. She sits on a fully blossomed lotus, a seat of divine truth. Her personal charm is considered par excellence. An aura of divine happiness, mental and spiritual satisfaction, and prosperity always surround her face.