This is Vishnu is seated position. It is a miniature version and is 5.6 cm in height. The detailing is visible despite the size and physical condition. Vishnu’s hand hold Shankha, Padma, Gada…
Source: Vishnu seated (Pala)
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Uma Sahita
This form of Siva and Parvati is called Uma Sahita. In some examples they are shown standing next to each other. Compare this form with Umamaheshwara and Somaskanda, forms published in this blog si…
Source: Uma Sahita
Yoga Narasimha
Narasimha is one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu. Other forms of Narasimha include Lakshmi Narasimha, Kevala Narasimha or Vira Narasimha and Ugra Narasimha. This form, Yoga Narasimha, is in meditatio…
Source: Yoga Narasimha
Durga (Orissa)
This is Durga , holding Chakra and Shankha (Wheel and conch shell) in her rear hands. Her front hands are in Varada and Abhaya mudra (Boon bestowing and protection). Durga is sitting on a round ped…
Source: Durga (Orissa)
Krishna under Naga hood
This is Krishna standing on a coiled serpent and under the canopy provided by the ten heads of the serpent. Krishna is holding shepherd’s staff across his shoulders, behind his head. Krishna …
Source: Krishna under Naga hood
Surya (Pala)
This is Surya and in Hindu belief system, Surya is considered the source of light and life. Origin of Surya worship can be traced to the early Indian text, the Rigveda. Worship of Surya as primar…
Source: Surya (Pala)
Surya (Pala)
This is Surya an din Hindu belief system, Surya is considered source of light and life. Origin of Surya worship can be traced to the early Indian text, the Rigveda. Surya worship, as primary deity…
Source: Surya (Pala)
Shadakshari Lokeshwara
This is Shadakshari Lokeshwara, a form of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Shadakshari means six sylalables and it refers to the number of syllables in well known Buddhist chant ‘Om Mani Padme Hu…
Source: Shadakshari Lokeshwara
Dhatr Surya
Based on published literature, this is Dhatr Surya. More about it later. The whole figure is about 24 cm in height. The main figure, four armed, is standing in samapada on a lotus pedestal. The rea…
Source: Dhatr Surya
Subramanya with consorts
This is Subramanya, son of Siva and Parvati, standing with his consorts Valli and Deivani. Subramanya is extremely popular and much adored deity of South India. Subramanya is worshiped in North In…
Source: Subramanya with consorts
Bronzes of India - A personal collection 