From time to time, there will be exceptions. Here is one. The above item, Buddha, is from Thailand and not India. But Buddhism is. Buddha is seated with his right hand reaching and touching toward…
Source: Buddha Seated
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Karthikeya
This is Karthikeya, son of Siva and Parvati. Here Karthikeya is shown with six faces and twelve arms riding his vahana, peacock. This image could be called Arumukha or Shanmukha (who has six faces…
Source: Karthikeya
Nepali Lamp with Donors
Lamps play a significant role in Hindu religious rituals/prayers both at homes and in temples. Offerings to temples include lamps like the one above and oil for the wick lamps. The lamps also repr…
Source: Nepali Lamp with Donors
Melong – Altar Mirror
This is melong, altar mirror from Tibet/Nepal. Melong is Tibetan term for looking glass or mirror. Melong is seen as a symbol reflecting things as they are, kind of reality check. This mirror is ab…
Source: Melong – Altar Mirror
Hakku Patra
Hakku Patra is a title deed document, giving rights to an individual or a group of individuals. The rights may be to land or use of land or rights to provide service or perform activities. Hakku Pa…
Source: Hakku Patra
Yoga Rama Sita
Here Rama is sitting on an inverted lotus with long petals, which in turn is supported by a square base with extended ridge. The niche in front would have had his vahana (carrier) and in this case …
Source: Yoga Rama Sita
Uma Maheshwara (Is it?)
It is Umamaheshwara till you decide otherwise. Siva is holding battle axe and antelope in the rear hands. Typical attributes of Siva. The goddess, Uma, is holding lotus in her left hand and her rig…
Source: Uma Maheshwara (Is it?)
Pilichandi
Pilichandi is sometimes known as Pilichamundi as well. This is one of the spirits worshiped in coastal parts of Karnataka (Bhutaaradhane/Kola) and northern coastal Kerala (Teyyam). The origin of th…
Source: Pilichandi
Bronzes of India - A personal collection 