The beautiful image of the Sun god has been given a refine treatment in the Madhubani painting. The beautiful painting shows the importance of the sun and its rays for the very survival of lives on earth. The sun rays have been beautifully depicted with black signs. Mithila or Madhubani paintings are a folk art kept alive by the women in northern Bihar. Based on traditional designs and events from epic mythology, these paintings are made on the floors and walls of their houses. They use crushed wet rice and natural colors on purely handmade paper. From this age-old tradition born the practice of drawing Mithila paintings on a canvas of handmade paper or pure mulberry silk fabric, using natural colours and fabric dyes.
The beautiful Madhubani painting depicts Goddess Durga in nine different forms. She is worshipped as the form of "Shakti" power. The evolution of Shri Maha Saraswati, Shri Maha Laxmi and Shri Mahakali (the 3 main forms of "Shakti") took place from Shri Brahma, Shri Vishnu and Shri Mahesh respectively. Each of these 3 deities gave rise to 3 more forms and hence in all, these 9 forms together are known as Nav-Durga. Durga is a composite goddess who incorporates different elements of many Gods and local Goddesses. Legend has it that once when all the gods had been kicked out of heaven by the evil demon Mahisha, the form of a buffalo. The gods turned to Shiva, who advised all of the gods to concentrate and release their shaktis that formed into the goddess Durga, the Invincible One, who had 10 arms and had a tiger as her vehicle. The gods armed her with their weapons and she went off to battle with Mahisha. While stunning in her beauty, the demon armies had no time to admire her radiance, as she attacked them on the battlefield. Army after army fought against her, and each army was destroyed during a massive battle. Troops on all sides swarmed into battle, and hordes of infantry wielding axes and spears attacked the goddess. Squadrons of demon-archers and thousands of charioteers and a cavalry of horses and elephants charged at her. Wielding her divine weapons, so many demons and elephants and horses were killed that a river of blood flowed across the battlefield. The ground was left littered with the broken limbs and body parts of the defeated demon army.
The beautiful Gond painting depicts a dog playing with a peacock. The peacock is painted black and green whereas the dog is painted red. The peacock is painted feeding the small dog thereby implying that one should always love one’s neighbor. Gods are one of the most aborigines of Central India and their paintings reflect a sense of simplicity and gracefulness.
The ferocious image of Goddess Kali is given a refine treatment in the beautiful stone figure. Her bulging lips, eight hands with weapons on each hand, the black paint all has given rise to a ferocious posture. She is shown trampling over the sleeping Shiva. She is wearing a garland of skulls and beheaded bodies. It is believed that by worshipping this goddess, we can get rid of the evils. She is very popular in regions like Bengal. She represents the ferocious element of goddess.
The beautiful Gond painting depicts the simplicity and gracefulness of the attitude of the tribal people towards life. Gonds are tribal people inhabiting the Central India. The two birds in variegated colours are given a beautiful touch by the tribal artist. The beautiful painting exalts the myth and legends that underscore Gond paintings, which were once executed on house walls in the Madhya Pradesh region.
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 he is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual. Here Lord Ganesha is shown sitting on a lotus.
The beautiful Gond painting depicts three tribal women worshipping the nag god (snake god) with great reverence and respect. The snake god is a popular deity for the Gond people and he is painted black whereas the three tribal women are painted red, pink and black on acrylic.
The beautiful stone figure of the God Satya Narayan is given a refine and detail touch. A refinement in treatment, precision in carving out makes the product a piece of sculptural beauty. The Lord is here in a standing posture and he is wearing some nice drapery. The headgear worn by the Lord is also given a refine and spectacular treatment. He is blessing his disciples with his one hand.
The wooden figure of Lord Ganesha is beautifully carved out of wood with some spectacular designs on it. The Lord of Wisdom is seated on His vehicle the rat. One of the most-worshipped gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual and He is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual. Lord Ganesha is also one of the most-benevolent gods in Hinduism, that is He can be easily propitiated.
The beautiful wooden figure of the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi, is given a refine and detail treatment with some beautiful carvings on it. Wife of Lord Vishnu, the goddess is worshipped for wealth and prosperity. Seated on a lotus with crossed-leg, the goddess is wearing lot of ornaments and rich clothes, a characteristic of the goddess. Precious jewels are pouring down from her hand.
The beautiful wooden figure of Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism, is given a refine and detail treatment with some spectacular carvings on it. The Lord is in a dancing mode with His one leg lifting up. Lord Ganesha, also known as the Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Wisdom, is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual and He is one of the most-benevolent gods in Hinduism.
The beautiful Madhubani painting of Lord Shiva in Ardhnarishwara form (half Male and Half Female) is given a nice portrayal with natural colours and powders. Madhubani style of painting is popular in Mithila region of Bihar and the form is being handed down since ages. Ardhnrishwara reflects the duality of existence in human beings. Whereas the left side of the figure is male, the right side is that of Parvati.
Specification
- Product Code :2374
- Material :Albizzia lebbeck wood ( closely resembles teak wood )
- Size :30"
- Weight :15 kg.
Description
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A deep sense of gracefulness and accomplishment is manifest in the spectacular stone figure of the Lord of Wisdom. One of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshipped before undertaking any journey or before beginning any ritual. Minute treatment, excellent carvings is manifest in the beautiful stone figure.
Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth has been beautifully painted by the artist. Her body is well ornate and the face reveals gracefulness as well as serenity. She is seated on the lotus as because of her association with the lotus, the goddess is also called Padmapiya. Her one leg is inside the lotus and the other leg is wide open and is well decorated. The lotus is also beautifully painted with some sharp line formations. In her two hands, Lakshmi is holding two lotuses and her two hands are offering blessings to her devotees. The borders of the painting is also beautifully decorated with some floral motifs.
The six headed Subramaniyan Swami is decorated in a traditional Kalamkari style, one of the most popular style of painting in South India. He is shown sitting on a peacock with one hand blessing the devotees.His ten hands are holdng different objects. A rare smile is visible on his face. Kalamkari is an exquisite ancient craft of painted and printed fabrics. It derives its name from Kalam meaning Pen, and Kari meaning work, literally Pen-work. It is hand painting as well as block printing with vegetable dyes. Kalamkari art has evolved through trial and error over the last 3000 years. Techniques of craftsmanship in Kalamkari were handed down within the families from generation to generation. Kalamkari art has evolved through trial and error over the last 3000 years. Techniques of craftsmanship in Kalamkari were handed down within the families from generation to generation. Both Masulipatnam and Srikalahasti villages in Andhra Pradesh are recognised as major centres for Kalamkari Paintings.No chemical dyes are used in Kalamkari style of painting. Vegetable dyes are used to create paintings on fabric.
Lord Rama, the King of Ayodhya and one of the most popular Hindu deities attract devotion from the Hindus across the world. The Kalamkari painting on the Lord is a reflection of the basic characteristic of this form of painting in Andhra Pradesh. Kalamkari is an exquisite ancient craft of painted and printed fabrics. It derives its name from Kalam meaning Pen, and Kari meaning work, literally Pen-work. It is hand painting as well as block printing with vegetable dyes.
