Varaha is an incarnation of Vishnu and he is associated with the creation of earth or its recovery the Earth from Hiranyaksha, brother of Hiranyakasipu, associated with Narasimha. Varaha is with bo…
Source: Varaha with consorts
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Gajalakshmi (Bengal)
One more Gajalakshmi, this time from Bengal/Bihar. Four armed Gajalakshmi is holding lotuses in her rear hands and elephants are standing on the lotuses. Elephants are pouring water from upturned p…
Source: Gajalakshmi (Bengal)
Durga
This is Durga. In North India, especially in Bengal, Durga is synonymous with Mahishasuramardhini. In South distinction exists and Mahishasuramardhini is considered a form of Durga. Framed by prab…
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Venugopala – Standing
This bronze figure represents the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. In this form, playing the flute, Krishna is known as Venugopala. Krishna is one of the most popular avatars…
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Padmavati
This is a Jain image of Padmavati and she is one of the frequently worshiped goddesses of Jainas. Here Padmavati is shown with four hands. She is holding a container or fruit, wheel/noose and goad …
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Hanuman
Hanuman an ardent devotee of Rama. He worshiped along with Rama or as an independent deity. When shown with Rama, he is a part of a group that include Sita( Rama’s wife), and Lakshman(Rama…
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Uma Maheshwara
This is Siva and Parvati. This form of Parvati sitting on Siva’s lap and embracing him is called Umamaheshwara. For a detailed discussion on Umamaheshwara please refer to this blog. Siva is h…
Source: Uma Maheshwara
What is new?
14 Apr 2016: Updated Seated Venugopala to mention his consort’s name. 14 Apr 2016: Updated Virabhadhra on the consort’s name.
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Veda Vyasa
Veda Vyasa is one of the eminent of the ancient sages, Maharishi. He was responsible for the classification of Vedas, Hindu scriptures, into four groups, hence Veda Vyasa. He is also the author of …
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Seated Rama and Sita
A delightful piece. Rama with Sita sitting on Rama’s lap and a playful monkey, Hanuman. The presence of Hanuman, as monkey, quiver (back view) and bow is Rama’s left hand identifies the…
Source: Seated Rama and Sita
Uma Maheshwara
This is Uma Maheshwara (one more), one of the forms of Siva and Parvati (Uma). For more detailed discussion please see the first blog of Umamaheshwara. Siva is rear hands are holding battle axe and…
Source: Uma Maheshwara
Gajalakshmi on elephant
Four armed Lakshmi is sitting on her vahana elephant. Back arms are holding lotus and elephants standing on the lotus are pouring water on Lakshmi from the upturned kalasa held in their trunks. The…
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Bronzes of India - A personal collection 