The Shivlinga is given a refine and detail treatment. Made of Solidified Mercury with a mixture of lead, the brass a most delicate and minute manner. Shiv lingam is held in reverence in temples all over India and it is a symbol of that, which is invisible yet omnipresent. Shivlingam is therefore a visible symbol of the Ultimate Reality which is present in us. Shivalingam denotes the primeval forces of the Creator. It is believed that at the end of all creation, during the great deluge, all different attributes of God find a resting place in the Lingam; Bhrama is absorbed into the right, Vishnu to the left and Gayatri into the heart. The Shivalingam is also a representation of the infinite Cosmic Column of fire, whose origins, Vishnu and Bhrama were unable to trace. The beautiful Shivlingam is nicely carved out of stone with a deep sense of finesse and refinement. Shiv lingam is held in reverence in temples all over the sub-continent. It is a symbol of that which is invisible yet omnipresent. It is therefore a visible symbol of the Ultimate Reality which is present in us. The Shivalingam denotes the primeval energy of the Creator. It is believed that at the end of all creation, during the great deluge, all of the different aspects of God find a resting place in the Lingam; Bhrama is absorbed into the right, Vishnu to the left and Gayatri into the heart. The Shivalingam is also a representation of the infinite Cosmic Column of fire, whose origins, Vishnu and Bhrama were unable to trace.
The spectacular Kalamkari painting depicts the goddess Durga in a most prolific manner. The Goddess of Power is seated on a lion, her mount. A symbol of tremendous power, Mother Goodess Durga took birth out of the collective energies and forces of the gods in order to eliminate the atrocious demon Mahishasur. Mahishasur wrought havoc on heaven and earth. The beautiful Kalamkari painting exalts the beauty of the goddess. A deep sense of feminine beauty and accomplishment is manifest. A kalamkari painting goes through a vigorous process of resist dyeing and hand printing. Lot of treatment is required before and after the painting is done on the fabric.
Specification
- Product Code : 3532
- Material: 70" x 22"
- Size: Vegetable and natural dyes
- Weight: 150 gm.
Description:
This beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, who is responsible for the preservation of the Universe. Strong colour patterns and lines are manifest in this fine Kalamkari painting. Vegetable and natural dyes are used as no chemical colours or additives are applied in the painting. The puranas speak of the ten avataars of Vishnu. These incarnations detail the divine help given by Vishnu during various stages of human evolution, by appearing on earth in different forms. These avatars are said to 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), Kurma (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. Devotees believe that at the end of the current epoch, there will be a deluge when Kalki - the tenth and the last incarnation of Lord Vishnu, will come riding on horse to redeem humankind and re-establish righteousness.
The spectacular Kalamkari painting depicts Draupadi's Swayamvar in sublime finesse. Draupaudi is wearing spectacular clothes. Arjun and Lord Krishna, other Pandavs are also nicely painted. Kalamkari is an ancient and exquisite art work of painted and printed fabrics which literally means pen work. This art form is hand painted and block printed with the use of vegetable dyes. This Indian art has evolved in the last 3000 years and this legacy has been handed down from generation to generation.
Centred around Srikalahasti and Masulipatnam areas in Andhra Pradesh, trees, flowers, creepers and leaf designs are some of the common motifs used by the painters.
Most of the indoor home dcor items are usually placed according to colour schemes and even themes such as animal theme, nature theme, floral theme, spirituality theme, etc.
The ferocious goddess Mahakali is beautifully painted here trampling over the Lord Shiva. The ferocious image of Goddess Kali has been given a refine treatment: Her bulging lips, eight hands with some weapons on each hand, the black paint all has given rise to a ferocious posture. She is wearing a garland of skulls and beheaded bodies. It is believed that by worshiping this goddess, we can get rid of the evil doers. She is very popular in regions like Bengal. Pata is a popular genre of painting from Orissa. Derived from the Sanskrit terms patta (a piece of cloth), chitra (painting or picture), Patachitra is a folk art form drawn on a piece of silk, cotton or any other fabric, portraying traditional motifs and imageries of religion and society. Here the artist has used water colour and pigment on a patti paper, paper cloth together.
Radha Krishna amour has been a legend for all lovers. Krishna is a lord and Radha is a gopi or a young woman who is the beloved of lord Krishna. It is believed that Radha had so much love for Krishna that she controlled the regulator of earth, Krishna with her love. Mere chanting or remembering goddess Radha is enough to see a sight of lord Krishna. She is known to be the supreme goddess amongst all.
The spectacular resin figure of the Goddess Saraswati is given a refine and detail touch with a sublime finesse. The goddess is the repository of knowledge and learning and she is widely worshiped by students and musicians. Here she is playing a veena and a deep sense of feminine beauty is manifest here. One of the most popular female deity in Hinduism, Goddess Saraswati is worshiped by students and musicians. She is wearing some spectacular ornaments and her headgear is beautifully designed. Worshiped by students and musicians alike, the goddess is the repository of learning and art. Precision of treatment and perfection in execution makes the figure a real masterpiece.
In this spectacular Batik painting, the Bharatnatym dancer is given an aesthetic and erotic touch in Batik technique. The dancer is wearing colourful dress and ornaments. One of the most popular genres of paintings, in Batik technique of painting, certain parts of the cloth are covered with a dye resistant substance like wax to stop them from absorbing the dyes and thereby they give shape to specific patterns. As these patterns are drawn on the clothes and are not weaved, the painter or artist has more room for to express his creativity. Such paintings last longer .
The beautiful Batik painting of the Bharatnatyam Dance Performer is given a sensual touch. A feminine beauty and simplicity is marked in the painting that celebrates the glory of the ancient Batik tradition in a most befitting manner. Her dancing mode, pose and grandeur – all makes the painting a must buy for the art lovers.
