This is Vithoba or Vittala, the reigning deity of Maharashtra. He is also known as Panduranga. The worship of Vithoba is centered around Pandharpur. For more details of Pandharpur deity see Pandura…
Source: Vithoba (Ganga Jamuna)
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Annapurna (Seated)
Delightful miniature bronze of a goddess sitting with ladle in her right hand and a bowl/container in her left hand. She sitting in Padmasana. She is supported by a rectangular Bhadrapeetha. There …
Source: Annapurna (Seated)
Deepalakshmi
This is Deepalakshmi (Deepa meaning light). Lakshmi is Vishnu’s consort. Despite the name including Lakshmi, Deepalakshmi is not subject of worship but is used in worship. The lamp is oil and…
Source: Deepalakshmi
About the collection
Acquired the first piece in mid 1980s and it was only after 2010, the momentum picked up. I enjoy buying pieces as much as being curious about them. All the bronzes in the picture above are now pub…
Source: About the collection
About the collection
Acquired the first piece in mid 1980s and it was only after 2010, the momentum picked up. I enjoy buying pieces as much as being curious about them. All the bronzes in the picture above are now pub…
Source: About the collection
Khandobha and Mhalsa (seated)
This folk bronze is Khandobha and his consort Mhalsa. He is identified as Khandobha with the horse standing on the right lower side of the pedestal. A simple ridged prabhavali defines the deities. …
Source: Khandobha and Mhalsa (seated)
Annapurna (standing)
This is Annapurna standing in samapada. She is identified by the ladle and pot in her hands. She is standing on a two-tiered rectangular pedestal. An ornate prabhavali gives her the backdrop. The l…
Source: Annapurna (standing)
Durga on her Vahana
Another miniature Durga, just about 5.5 cm. This one with with action and drama. It is eight armed Dura sitting astride her vahana, lion. A menacing looking lion. The attributes in her hands are no…
Source: Durga on her Vahana
Mahishasuramardhini (with Linga?)
This miniature Mahishasuramardhini is just about 5.6 cm in height. But packs a punch with its features.This form of Mardhini is called Asta Bhuja, eight handed deity. The arms are carrying varying …
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
Panduranga and Rukmini
This is Panduranga and Rukmini from Pandharpur. Panduranga is a minor incarnation of Krishna and his worship is centered around Pandharpur. He is also known as Vitthala or Vithoba. The myth has it …
Source: Panduranga and Rukmini
Bronzes of India - A personal collection 