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King Ganesha Brass Sculpture Granting Abhaya. Lord Ganesha is the god of everyman, revered as the primary deity before starting with any auspicious or inauspicious event in every part of the world.

King Ganesha Brass Sculpture Granting Abhaya

He sits here in lalitasana on a heighted throne, carved in the most wonderous layered patterns having boosters on either side and is placed on a thin pedestal with a slight curve in the front and sides occupied by a water kalash on the right and Ganesha’s vahana, mouse in obeisance in the left. The sculptor has kept in mind each and every detail of this statue from its intricate carvings and curves to the smooth and glossy texture. His large paunchy belly rests in ease as he sits and is supported by the marvellous bordered dhoti that hangs loose at the feet and is decorated by beautiful flower patches on both the knees. Chaturbhuja holds a laddoo in the left hand and right is in a gesture of granting Abhaya (fearlessness), while the rear hands hold the iconic implements, Axe and a Conch.

Mirabai and Krishna-Oil Painting On Canvas. The Princess Mirabai was the most devoted of Lord Krishna's bhakts.

Mirabai and Krishna-Oil Painting On Canvas

When she was but a child, princess of Kudki, a wandering ascetic had gifted her a doll of Lord Krishna that she grew increasingly fond of. Her mother, who passed away before it was time to get Mira married, encouraged her daughter's devotional tendencies. When the sweet and innocent Mira witnessed a wedding procession and asked her mother who her husband would be, she was good-humouredly told that Lord Krishna is her husband already. Not once did the princess swerve in her wife-like devotion to Him, despite the trials she faced once she got married in the earthly sense of the term.

This abstract oil painting, finished in the gentlest pastels, captures her in the zenith of her ritual devotion. Mirabai's marriage to Prince Bhoj Raj of Chittor had societally elevated her. The heavy bridal bangles do not weigh down her wrists as she strums the ektara and draws music from wooden cymbals the shape of infinity. Sterling Gypsy Ring. Superfine Garuda in Namaskaram Mudra. Garuda is said to be the devourer of all the evils on earth; it is an immortal mythological bird revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike.

Superfine Garuda in Namaskaram Mudra

This king of birds is the vahana of Lord Vishnu and is said to exterminate the entire oceans full of snakes. In Mahabharata he is invoked as a symbol of impetuous force, speed and martial prowess. This statue shown here is carved out of superfine teak wood by expert artists from South India. Its superb stability, strength, resistance to decay and shine enhances the beauty of the sculpture. In Hindu tradition, Garuda is depicted in an iconography of a mix of man and bird; he has the torso and arms of a strong man and the long glimmering feathers that spread out from behind his back, are like that of an eagle. He is garbed here in a short dhoti having horizontal creases all around and his various adornments including long beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets and anklets are rendered from serpents. The Princess Confides In Her Lady In Waiting-Oil Painting On Canvas. A private moment between two young sahelis (female friends).

The Princess Confides In Her Lady In Waiting-Oil Painting On Canvas

As they while away their time with a dhol in their private chambers, the princess opens up the recesses of her heart to her favourite lady-in-waiting. She is telling her about a young man, a handsome warrior of the neighbouring kingdom, whom she had occasion to exchange a glance with. Her heart is in a fledgeling state of enamour, and she cannot quite contain herself.

The princess is dressed in an ivory silk dhoti and breastband, woven in with gold booties studded with rubies and emeralds. Her ample hair is coiled in a tall pile on the top of her head, and held in place by a number of pure gold pins and ornaments. Mahasiddha Shri Dattatreya Yantra (Yantra for Protection from Evil Eye and for Prosperity, Knowledge and Wealth) Gayatri Mantra Copper Yantra - Blesses with Health-Wealth and Happiness. A Royal Ride - Watercolor Paintings On Paper Company School. Peace & Prosperity heralds escalation in artistic pursuits.

A Royal Ride - Watercolor Paintings On Paper Company School

During the Sikh period, art reached its pinnacle in Lahore, Amritsar, Jind, Patiala etc. It had a unique style, standing in its own right, characterizing its own Punjabi manifestations, reflecting colour scheme and ornamentation. Sobriety is the key note of this painting. Caviar-Black Bomkai Silk Sari from Orissa with Hand-woven Warli Motifs. Shri Yantra - Madhubani Painting Folk Art From The Village Of Madhubani Bihar. Yantra is as known as ideal meditation tools used by many.

Shri Yantra - Madhubani Painting Folk Art From The Village Of Madhubani Bihar

Meanwhile, a Shri Yantra is considered one of the most powerful ones as it represents the entirety of the cosmos, making it be known as the Mother of all Yantras. Overlapping hexagrams symbolize the union between male and female aspects of the divine as well as the depth of Tantric practice. The triangles pointed downwards represent the feminine aspect, while those upwards are of the masculine powers. Shri Yantras feature triangles drawn in an ideal geometric measure. This painting features a yellow dot (Bindu) at the center which represents the center of the cosmos.

6.2" Handmade Panchaloha Bronze Lord Sharabha Subdues The Unpacifiable Narasimha. An eight-legged creature of mythical repute, Sharabha is known to have cleared great valleys in a single jump.

6.2" Handmade Panchaloha Bronze Lord Sharabha Subdues The Unpacifiable Narasimha

Stronger than an elephant and more powerful than a lion, He is an avatara (earthly incarnation of the divine) of the great Lord Veerabhadra. His form is a composite of man and beast and bird, as could be seen in this one-of-a-kind bronze made in South India. Lord Shrabha has a fierce, lion-like countenance. Goddess Kali Framed Embossed and Inlay on Wood from Mysore. Goddess Lakshmi Wall Hanging Brass Plate. Victorian Post Earrings Copper Alloy With Cut Glass. Apsara with Peacock Applying Vermillion-Brass Statue. Vermillion is a symbol of love, power, protection and longevity; applied by all married women in their maang revealing their highest kind of beauty and virtue, for well being and prosperity of their husbands.

Apsara with Peacock Applying Vermillion-Brass Statue

This statue is a brilliant brass transform of one of the best sculptures from Khajuraho, sculpted at parshvanath temple, famous for its intrinsic artistry. This statue is of an apsara standing on a three layered stylish pedestal with legs crossed and dancing in her own rhythm showcasing her happy married life. In the right hand she holds a peacock, sign of purity, love, harmony and truth, complementing to her act of applying vermillion for her love. White and Brown Khadi Cotton Two ply Fashion Mask with Cotton-Backing and Ear Loops. Royal Enthroned Tiger-Eye Ganesha. Lord Ganapati is hailed as the chief of the celestial hosts and his various prayers recorded in Vedic texts invoke him as the Law of the laws, Seer of the seers and Principal of the principals.

Royal Enthroned Tiger-Eye Ganesha

This tiger eye sculpture of Ganesha is an entirely unique artefact to decorate your surroundings in the beauty of its creativity and the dazzling effect it reflects on being exposed to bright light. The gorgeous trichrome appearance of gold, brown and black enhances every carved detail in its actual or a more lavish form. The tiger eye stone found its origin from South Africa and Australia, having been named after the shifting shades of a tiger’s eye. Initially, it was used for jewellery making but now with its increased popularity, super hard quality and silky lustre, it is also used for carving sculptures and other ornamentations. As being attributed to the true king of the jungle, the tiger, it holds a similar value when used for carving the celestial king of Hinduism, Lord Ganesha. Sterling Pendant with Faceted Gems.

"This jewelry is classy in its own right.

Sterling Pendant with Faceted Gems

Like fine wine or tea, it does not attempt to overmusk or steal the spotlight. Yet, one can not help but notice this clarity, cut, and vibrance this jewelry exudes. Its aura is further enhanced by the wearer, casting a long look of admiration by others. This classic sterling silver pendant is available in three different gemstones, blue topaz, citrine and smoky quartz. The gemstones bring positive aura and good fortune to the wearer which include clarity, calmness, and strengthening of intellect while dispelling negative emotions. Embossed Brass Made Flower Pot. Lady with Her Messenger Bird - Canvas Oil Paintings. AnupGomay is known for his artistic ability to provide picturesque backgrounds to his amazing paintings. In this painting, he encapsulates a baby blue sky decorated with cotton-like clouds and contrasted with a lush green setting, capturing rich American sycamores that give it an eye-catching look. The painting is bordered by a red brick pillared balustrade that is imprinted with ethnic patterns and turns out to be the seating area of a beautiful Indian damsel who is complexioned in a lovely golden sand color with her countenance being etched with almond shaped cat eyes and guarding soft angled eyebrows that compliment her watermelon pink full lips and her pierced Greek nose which is ornamented with a gorgeous nose pin.

Seated Krishna Brass Statues-Making Music That Makes His Devotees Break Into Ecstatic Dance. Of all the qualities that make Lord Krishna who He is, it is His prowess with the flute that captures the hearts of devotees. Spread across not only the subcontinent but also the world, devotees never tire of His music. He sits in one of Vrindavan's many glades and pulls out His flute, the sound of which reaches the inhabitants within the city. Densely Beaded Floral Silk Art Handbag. Canvas Oil Paintings - Lord Shiva - In The Company Of Nandi. The solitary Lord Shiva is seated atop the peak of Kailash, His cosmic home next to the Mansarovar. The existential destroyer has His trusty Nandi for company, the mythic bull with the power of a thousand of its mortal counterparts.

He rests one hand on its head between the horns, while in the other He holds an ivory conch that He regards with half-shut eyes. Rhodochrosite Sterling Silver Pendant. Triple Carnelian Sterling Silver Pendant. This marvellous sterling silver pendant studded with smooth cut carnelian stones is a flamboyant beauty to adorn. Its symbolic flesh red colour allows it to be a complementing fit to all colours and styles of outfits. Beauty is that each of the stones is aligned one below the other but in a varied pattern of its shape and the natural formed stripes. Carnelians possess a soothing colour and can be easily available to decorate ornaments.

Starting from the top is the horizontal oval-shaped carnelian along with a circular stone and the last in a vertical oval. The superfine shine and soft glow add up to the catchy beauty of this triple carnelian pendant. Carnelian gemstones are not just beauty enhancers, they are also known for providing strength, courage, motivation and endurance.

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Amalgamated in beautiful smoky grey and gold colors, Nataraja, while dancing in ecstasy rules over his conscious fearful yet caring nature. This rare Nataraja posture triumphs joyfully on the demon dwarf Apasmara, who embodies ignorances of the world and here sits with his implements in his hands on a three layered heighted pedestal carved in mesmerizing highlighted lotus petals. Saffron Prayer Shawl of Radha Krishna. Kantha Hand-Embroidered Sari from Kolkata with Bootis. Krishna Ritual Spoon Brass Sculpture. Silver Sterling Amber Bracelet. Jewellery acts as an exclamation mark to a women’s outfit; simple outfit with trendy jewel is enough for an impressive personality.

Exotic India Art provides such kinds of precious jewels, as the one shown here. The beauty and classy look of this Amber bracelet persuades us to think that our life is too short to wear any boring jewellery. This honey colored Amber stone is the most valuable one from antiquity to the present times and has its roots from Russia; it is basically a fossilized tree resin which is appreciated fir its color and natural beauty. Four Armed White Marble Standing Ganesha Statue.

Ganesha Mukhamandala Emerging From The Sun - Brass Wall-Hanging. Plain Cotton Kurta with White Pajama Set. As a casual wear for comfort, as sophisticated night-dress, a wear for a morning-evening walk in a park or for a round in the market or around, among friends and acquaintances kurta is the most appropriate dress-type. Double Turquoise with Coral Trio Sterling Silver Ring.

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