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…
Source: Venugopala – Standing
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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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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
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…
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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…
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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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Sadasiva
This is Siva with five faces and ten hands with his consort sitting on his lap. He is sitting in Lalitasana. Sadasiva means eternal Siva. Some scriptures require the faces to show different aspects…
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Lakshmi Narasimha
This, Lakshmi Narasimha, is one of the avatars of Vishnu seen with one of his consorts Lakshmi.Vishnu took this avatar, lion faced with human body, to subdue Hirenyakasipu. Lakshmi Narasimha is sh…
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Yoga Rama
Rama, though an avatar of Vishnu, is normally shown with only two arms. Rama is the hero of the Hindu epic Ramanyana and is a Pan Indian deity. The figure sits on a round lotus base with the left…
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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…
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Ananthasayana
Vishnu, with four hands, is in sleeping position, attended by his consorts Sri devi and Bhu devi. One of them cooling Vishnu with a fan and the other appears to give Vishnu foot massage. Vishnu is…
Source: Ananthasayana
Bird’s eye view
Sharing my passion for Indian Bronzes
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Subramanya
This is Subramanya, son of Siva and Parvati. Subramanya is another name for Palani Andavar or Andi, subject of another blog. Subramanya is predominantely a South Indian deity. North Indian/Nepal sc…
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Vishnu with Lakshmi
“The handsome God is serene with one head and four arms Behind his should be shown a lotus with attractive pericap The earth in the form of a beautiful female should be portrayed between his …
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Bronzes of India - A personal collection 