The grey sand stone has been carved out in a nice way to portray a vivid image of Mahishasurmardini Durga. The grey colour has some mixture of greenish giving the statue an imposing posture. As Durga, the Goddess is “beyond reach” or “inaccessible.” She is Devi Mahishasuramardini (Goddess Killer of the Buffalo Demon) who appears to her devotees as both Saumya (gentle and mild) and ghora (frightful and terrible). According to Skanda Purana, Durga is none other than Parvati, who takes on the role of warrior at Siva’s request to kill a giant demon, who couldn’t be killed by any of the gods because he was protected against the torments of any male by a special boon. Thus Parvati alone is able to kill him, and in doing so, the goddess is named Durga. The demon then takes the form of a buffalo, an apparition that again appears in the famous Devi-Mahatmya tale of the slaying of Mahishasura, the buffalo demon (mahisha means buffalo). The buffalo, the demon and the Goddess all have been given a refined treatment by the sculptor.
A paradigm of the victory of the good over the evils, the figure is a rare repository of the tribal culture and traditions. Durga was born out the collective power of all the leading gods and goddesses in Hinduism to kill the demon Mahishasur who created havoc among the goddesses. The figure has been brought out in the lost wax method and it reveals a deeper sense of artistry of the tribal sculptors.
The oxidized ornate figure of the Nandi, the vehicle of the Lord Shiva has been beautifully carved out of brass by the artist revealing a greater degree of sculptural excellence. The figure has shown the application of too many ornaments. The figure is marked by some dexerity of sculptural acumen as the ornamnets have been more visible. The horns, the mouth, the elongated ears, the tail as well as the carvings on the back of the figure have been nicely executed.
The beautiful brass figure of Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva is given a resplendent treatment with some nice carvings on it. Nandi is also the gatekeeper of Lord Siva and Parvati. Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine. There are also some temples dedicated solely to Nandi. According to Puranas, Nandi was born out of the right side of Vishnu resembling Shiva exactly and given as a son to the sage Salankayana. Some puranas mention him as the son of the sage Silada who got him by the grace of Shiva. Nandi also cursed Ravana (the demon King of Lanka) that his kingdom would be burnt by a monkey (Vanara) and later Hanuman, the great monkey devotee of Lord Ramchandra, burnt Lanka when he went in search of Sita, abducted by Ravana in Ashok Vatika.
The bust of Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity, is being given a detail treatment by the sculptor. The moustache of the Lord, his forehead, his eyebrows, his elongated ears all have been given a detail and refine treatment. Lord Shiva is the destroyer of the evil forces on Earth and he represents enormous power.
An epitome of tremendous prowess and force, the beautiful image of Goddess Durga has been carved out of brass in a most refine manner. Her eight hands are holding eight different weapons and she is seated on the roaring lion. The figure contains some of the rich ornaments as well as some spectacular carvings adorn the goddess. She was the result of the combination of all forces of the gods and goddesses. She was born to kill the demon Mahishasur that wrought havoc on heaven. The figure reveals a composed and calm as well as feminine posture. The drapery of the goddess is being given a refine treatment.
Lord Vinayak blessing devotees and holding different weapons like Pharsa (axe),Gada (Mace),Pasa (Rope)A beautiful statue in pinkish Orissa stone carved by master craftsman.
Perched on the royal seat, the God of wisdom, the beautiful stone image of Ganesha has some sparkling carvings on it and apart from the figure of the Lord, the royal seat is also been nicely carved out. The body of the Lord is being beautifully decorated with drapery and ornaments. The Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual and he is one of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism.
The diyas, an integral part of Hindu worship have been intricately carved out of brass in a nice way. The dias has some intricate designs on them and the figure of goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha are placed in the center of the diyas. The brass figurines of Lakshmi and Ganesha are roughly chiseled out but the greenish colour added on them has made them more attractive.
In this beautiful pen stand, images of primitive men are used to preserve age-old traditions of the tribal people of Madhya Pradesh. The pen stand is a specimen of sculptural achievement and excellence. Dhokra art form is a best means on the part of the tribal people of Central India to preserve their traditions through various images.
The beautiful wooden figure of goddess Rajarajeswari is being nicely crafted out of wood in a most delicate manner. She is a popular Hindu goddess in South India and the craftsman uses albizzia lebbeck wood that closely resembles teakwood. A greater degree of refinement is manifest in the beautiful figure. Even her vehicle is given a refine treatment.
The symbol of released spirit of Jainism is given a refine and detail treatment with the human size of the spirit being nicely chiseled out of brass wit some exquisite polishes. Mukti (liberation of the soul), according to Jaina Philosophy, is total deliverance of the Soul from karmic 9worldly) veil – ('Sarvavarnavimuktirmuktih).
Moksa is the total and final freedom from all Karmic-matter. That is the non-existence of the cause of bondage and the shedding of all the Karmas. Asrava is the influx of the Karma-particles into the Soul. This influx is caused by the actions of the body, speech and mind. As the Karmic inflow is the principle of bondage and its stoppage is a condition of Moksa, so Samvara is opposite to Asrava. Samvara literally means controlling. But Samvara only arrests fresh-flow of karma-particles.
Moksa, therefore, is the total and exhaustive dissolution of all karmic particles, which is the condition of omniscience.
Description:
The spectacular wooden figure of Goddess Lakshmi is given a minute treatment with some fine carvings on it. The tall standing figure of the goddess of wealth is nicely decorated with rich drapery and jewelries. One of the most worshipped goddesses in Hinduism, Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth and prosperity. The wooden panel around the goddess is given an exquisite treatment.
Specification:
- Product Code: 2366
- Material: Albizzia lebbeck wood
- Size: 30" x 18"
The beautiful resin figure of Lord Siddhi Vinayak is given a refine and detail treatment with some greater degree of perfection. One of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual or say before undertaking any journey. A deep sense of gracefulness and accomplishment is manifest here. Lord Ganesha is also known as the Remover of Obstacles and he is one of the most benevolent gods in Hinduism.
