This is Vedanta Desika, a Vaishnavite guru from South India. He is a historical figure and lived in the 13th/14th century. He is a poet, philosopher and master teacher. Vedanta Desika upheld the co…
Source: Vedanta Desika
Monthly Archives: November 2016
Parsvanatha
This is Parsvanatha, one of the twenty four tirthankaras. (Do not miss other photos in the blog..) Parsvanatha and Suparsvanatha are two tirthankaras who have snake as their cognizance. Here the identification is based on discussion in J…
Source: Parsvanatha
Veerabhadra shrine
This is Veerabhadra, Daksha and Sati. The shield in Veerabhadra’s left hand blocks Sati. See the side view below. Siva created Veerabhadra to punish Daksha. Sati is Siva’s consort. For…
Source: Veerabhadra shrine
Narasimha (?) – Research
This may be a modern piece, as in 20th century bronze. It was with the dealer for about 10 years, till I bought about two months ago. Prior to that in a collection since 1970s. Dynamic and aggressi…
Source: Narasimha (?) – Research
Yasodha Krishna
This small bronze figure is a composition of Krishna and his foster mother Yasodha. Yashoda was a gopi or milkmaid and the wife of the cowherd Nanda. She became the foster mother of Krishna…
Source: Yasodha Krishna
Women with bottle and glass
For all that I know, this probably should not be in this site at all. No obvious Indian features or Indian influence, but for two things. See the the mark on her forehead , between eyebrows. Indian…
Source: Women with bottle and glass
Dhatr Surya (?)
This may not be Surya Dhatr at all. This bronze is under research now. Changed the description to be ‘figure neutral’. (17 Nov 2016). The whole figure is about 24 cm in height. The main…
Source: Dhatr Surya (?)
Durga (?) – Research
Bought this bronze thinking it could be Vishnu, holding mace (broken) and chakra, with some form of ayudha purushas in front. That changed quickly when I noticed the crescent moon on the shield. He…
Source: Durga (?) – Research
Folk Siva (Modern) – Research
This is Siva, as identified by drum and trishul in his hands. He is also adorned with Cobra. Other identifying features include third eye, crescent moon on his head and matted long hair. This is …
Source: Folk Siva (Modern) – Research
Madhvacharya
This is Madvacharya, one of the great philosophers of Vaishnavism, a major sect of Hinduism. He is a sanyasi, a person who renounced worldly belongings and embraced austerity. He is a historical fi…
Source: Madhvacharya
Rama Sita Hanuman
This is Rama and Sita. There are no identifying attributes in Rama’s or Sita’s hands. It is the Hanuman at Rama’s right feet identifies the bronze. Rama’s right hand is in A…
Source: Rama Sita Hanuman
Valampuri Ganesha (Standing)
This is Ganesha, son of Siva and Parvati. It is a rare form, standing Valampuri (trunk turned to the right) Ganesha. In this example he appears to be holding sweet, axe, goad and lotus bud in his h…
Source: Valampuri Ganesha (Standing)
Nammalvar and Ramanuja
This is Nammalvar (larger figure) and Ramanujacharya. The relationship between them is expounder-follower. Nammalvar is one of the twelve Vaishnavite saints or alvars (saints who immersed themselve…
Source: Nammalvar and Ramanuja
Bronzes of India - A personal collection 