Govinda Bhairava is syncretic form of Vishnu and Shiva. The upper hands are holding Vishnu’s attributes (Chakra and Shankha) and the lower hands are holding Shiva’s attributes (Staff an…
Source: Govinda Bhairava (?)
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Bhairava with consort
This is Bhairava, a form of Shiva, with his consort Bhairavi. Bhairava is holding sword, drum, trident and cup in his hands (starting from lower right hand clockwise). Bhairavi is holding sword and…
Source: Bhairava with consort
Sadasiva
This is Siva with five faces and ten hands with his consort sitting on his lap. He is sitting in Lalitasana. Sadasiva means eternal Siva. Some scriptures require the faces to show different aspects…
Source: Sadasiva
Lakshmi Narasimha
This, Lakshmi Narasimha, is one of the avatars of Vishnu seen with one of his consorts Lakshmi.Vishnu took this avatar, lion faced with human body, to subdue Hirenyakasipu. Lakshmi Narasimha is sh…
Source: Lakshmi Narasimha
Yoga Rama
Rama, though an avatar of Vishnu, is normally shown with only two arms. Rama is the hero of the Hindu epic Ramanyana and is a Pan Indian deity. The figure sits on a round lotus base with the left…
Source: Yoga Rama
Kaliya Mardaka
The crushing of Kaliya. This is a representation of Krishna dancing on the hoods of serpent, Kaliya, with one hundred heads in the water of the Yamuna river. The main figure is flanked by Kaliya…
Source: Kaliya Mardaka
Ananthasayana
Vishnu, with four hands, is in sleeping position, attended by his consorts Sri devi and Bhu devi. One of them cooling Vishnu with a fan and the other appears to give Vishnu foot massage. Vishnu is…
Source: Ananthasayana
Bird’s eye view
Sharing my passion for Indian Bronzes
Source: Bird’s eye view
Subramanya
This is Subramanya, son of Siva and Parvati. Subramanya is another name for Palani Andavar or Andi, subject of another blog. Subramanya is predominantely a South Indian deity. North Indian/Nepal sc…
Source: Subramanya
Vishnu with Lakshmi
“The handsome God is serene with one head and four arms Behind his should be shown a lotus with attractive pericap The earth in the form of a beautiful female should be portrayed between his …
Source: Vishnu with Lakshmi
Kutti Chattan
This comes from the central part of Kerala. Locally it known as Vishnumaya or Kutti Chattan. It is a folk deity and the worship is mainly confined to South India. His most celebrated temples inclu…
Source: Kutti Chattan
Bronzes of India - A personal collection 