Lord Shiva, the God of destruction, is also depicted as the master dancer. He is called Nataraj, the Lord of Dance and the beautiful Batik painting portrays his image in a classic manner. The heavily ornate body of the Lord swings in the mode of dance and it paints a totally different image of the God who is normally identified with destruction. The method of waxing and dewaxing has given rise to a special effect to the painting.
Refinement of execution, a deep sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, a deeper sense of sensuality and aesthetic beauty is manifest in the spectacular pink-stone figure of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Wife of Lord Vishnu, one of the Trinity Gods in Hindusim, the other two being, Lord Shiva and Brahma, Laksmi is worshipped for wealth. The figure contains a lot of jewelery and the upper part of the body is less decorated whereas the lower part is more decorated.
The tall and beautiful stone figure of the Goddess Lakshmi is given a refine and detail treatment with some nice carvings. She is the goddess of wealth and is worshipped for wealth and prosperity. A great sense of satisfaction and sensuality is manifest on her face. The Goddess of wealth has many names. She is known to be very closely associated with the Lotus, and her many epithets are connected to the flower, such as:She is known as Padma (lotus dweller); Kamala (lotus dweller); Padmapriya (One who likes lotuses); Padmamaladhara devi (One who wears a garland of lotuses), Padmamukhi (One whose face is as beautiful as a lotus), Padmakshi (One whose eyes are as beautiful as a lotus), Padmahasta (One who holds a lotus) and Padmasundari (One who is as beautiful as a lotus).
Influenced by the traditional classical sculptures of ancient India the cosmic couple Vishnu and Lakshmi has been painted in a most artistic manner.Use of browns and ochers in this painting reminds us about classical statuary of medieval and ancient India.
The benevolent Lord Gopala has been painted in the traditional mono-colour method of the Batik Style. On the one hand he has been holding his flute and on the other hand he has been offering his love to the peacock, a sign of benevolence. An original batik painting from our iventory. Batik is the art of creating images on the cotton cloth using wax resist method. Once the waxes are carefully removed this gives a special beauty to the painting,clearly shown in this painting
A masterpiece in itself, the Batik painting is the paradigm of artistic excellence. The sitting posture of Budhisatta, the beautiful tree, his drapery and the hallow around his head, plus the overall natural ambience have been depicted in a refined manner in the beautiful batik painting. The method of dewaxing has given a special effect to the painting. His face reflects a rare sense of accomplishment and gracefulness.
The beautiful stone figure of Lord Ganesha is given a refine and spectacular treatment with some exquisite carvings. One of the most worshipped Gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshipped first before undertaking any ritual. One of the most-benevolent Gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha could be easily propitiated by offering laddoos. The beautiful figure carved out of pink stone, is a testimony of flawless sculptural acumen.
Engrossed in thoughts, the beauty of the young lady has been painted using strong colour gradations and strong lines. Batik prints of West Bengal, Orissa and Tamil Nadu are known for their originality, uniqueness and fineness.The body posture of the lady, the curves, dress all have been treated using variegated colours.She is holding a drink of of glass which gives a soft and calm feeling of her personality. The method of dewaxing has also given an added beauty to the vibrant painting.
The spectacular wooden figure of the Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, is given an exquisite treatment with some beautiful designs. The Lord is standing on a lotus, a symbol of freshness and purity in Hinduism, creating a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. One of the most-revered gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshiped first among all the gods. He is invoked before undertaking a journey or beginning any new venture. One of the most benevolent gods, Lord Ganesha is the Remover of Obstacles as he removes obstacles from our path following worship.
Sized 56’’X 35”, the Gond painting is a reflection of the tribals’ love for beauty and colour. The Gond tribes are inhabitants of Madhya Pradesh and other parts in the country and their simplicity and easy going life styles are reflected in the beautiful paintings.
The spectacular stone figure of Maharshi Patanjali is given a refine and detail treatment with some nice carvings on it. Maharshi Patañjali is the compiler of the Yoga Sutras, a major work containing aphorisms on the philosophical aspects of mind and consciousness, and also the author of a major commentary on Panini's Ashtadhyayi.
In recent decades the Yoga Sutra has become quite popular worldwide for the precepts regarding practice of Raja Yoga and its philosophical basis.
Patañjali is known to be an incarnation of Ādi S'esha who is the first ego-expansion of Vishnu, Sankarshana. Sankarshana, the manifestation of Vishnu His primeval energies and opulence is part of the so-called catur vyūha, the fourfold manifestation of Vishnu. Thus may Patañjali be considered as the one incarnation of God defending the ego of Yoga.
Patanjali was born to Atri (First of the Saptha Rishis) and his wife Anusuya in South kailash, now called as Thirumoorthy hills which is located 100km away from Coimbatore, India.
The great sage is shown with folded hands. A great sense of accomplishment and gracefulness is manifest in the beautiful figure.
The refinement of treatment and the precision of execution is manifest in the beautiful pink stone statue of Lord Gautam Buddha. Seated on a lotus in meditative posture, the figure reflects a deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Lord Buddha is the epitome of non-violence and truth who renounced the lap of royal luxury in search of truth.
The beautiful Gond painting depicts a greater degree of simplicity and accomplishment. The horns and ears of the bull are given a detail and refine treatment in the painting. Its eyes are more prominent.
Lord Shiva carrying the body of Goddess Sati , a beautiful sculpture that speaks a thousand words.The sculpture indicates about a story from Lord Shiva's life,according to the legend Daksha the son of Brahma ( the creator god), was a proud and haughty king. Daksha prayed to the Mother Goddess that She be born as his daughter. The Mother Goddess agreed on the condition that he would never displease her. He acquiesced and so She was born as his daughter Sati. Sati fell in love with Lord Shiva and married him against her father's wishes, though daksha hated Shiva. Once daksha organized a great yajna (sacred fire ceremony) and to slight Shiva does not invite him. When Sati heard that her father was holding a ceremony, She wanted to go despite not being invited. She thought that she was family and did not need a special invitation.Shiva cautioned her that only misery would result of her going uninvited but she was adamant. So Shiva reluctantly gave her permission but requested her to maintain her composure in the face of insults that daksha would heap upon him.
There was none to welcome her at her father’s residence. And worse still, she was openly insulted by her father and his party. Instead of correcting himself, daksha humiliated Sati also, for marrying a tribal brute. Unable to bear the insult Sati proclaimed that she is giving up her life and in front of an astounded audience she stepped into the sacrificial fire. News of this ill-treatment and the demise of Sati reached to Lord Siva. He summoned Veerabhadra (wrathful lieutenant) and ordered him to make a clean sweep of the Yajna and the participants thereof. Accompanied by a battalion of ghouls he went to the site of the ceremony. All daksha's men were killed including daksha himself whose head was severed. Then Shina began stalking the three worlds while holding Sati’s body. The other Gods approached Lord Vishnu (the preserver) who was also present at the ceremony for help as they were afraid of LordShiva’s rage.
Lord Vishnu realized that it was too late to reason with Shiva. He let loose His chakra or disc like weapon and cut up Sati’s body into pieces. The various parts of Her body got scattered on fifty one places all over India and wherever a part of Sati’s body fell became a Shakti Peeth or sacred abode of the goddess, devotees built a shrine to the Goddess Shakti. These shrines enjoy a large following today.
Lord Shiva is one of the most important gods in Hinduism and the God of destruction also occupies a place of importance in Gond society. The beautiful painting of the Lord is given a tribal treatment in the beautiful painting. The God is holding his trident (trishul) and dambaru as the bird is looking on.
The beautiful The beautiful God painting paints two roosters sitting on two tortoises. The roosters are popular birds among the Gonds. Gonds are the aborigine tribes of Central India and their paintings reflect a greater degree of simplicity and accomplishment.
The beautiful tethered horse and the attractive bird sitting on the horse, constitutes the sum of a simple yet very touchy Gond painting painted on acrylic pattern. A rare combination of beautiful blue, green, black and red colours is manifest in the tribal painting. Watercolour is used in the beautiful painting.
The beautiful brass figure of Goddess Sherawali is given a refine and detail treatment with some exquisite carvings on it. Seated on a roaring tiger, the goddess is holding six different weapons on her six hands. With her two hands, she is blessing her devotees. One of the most benevolent mother goddesses in Hinduism, she can be easily propitiated.
The beautiful stone figure of Lord Ganesha is given a refine and detail treatment with some spectacular carvings. Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped Gods in Hinduism, is also known as the Remover of Obstacles and the Lord of Wisdom. In this beautiful stone figure, the Lord is shown in a seated posture. The Lord of Wisdom is invoked at the beginning of any ritual and he is one of the most-benevolent gods in Hinduism.
A riot of colours, the beautiful Madhubani painting portrays a number of fishes in an amazing manner. The fishes have been shown swimming in opposite directions. Based on local themes, the painting shows the popularity of fishes for the local population. Madhubani painting is the forte of the female folks of Mithila in Bihar and the richness and the vivacity of the painting is manifest in the beautiful painting.
The beautiful stone figure of Lord Patanjali is given a refine and detail treatment with some exquisite carvings on it. Lord Patanjali, who is considered an incarnation of Adishesha, is shown praying with His folded hands. The serpentine coils around His head and the beautiful headgear are given some exquisite treatment. Patañjali is known to be an incarnation of Adi S'esha who is the first ego-expansion of Vishnu or Sankarshana. Sankarshana, the manifestation of Vishnu His primeval energies and opulences, is part of the so-called catur vyuha, the fourfold manifestation of Vishnu. Thus may Patañjali be considered as the one incarnation of God defending the ego of yoga.