This is a bronze representation of deity in worship in Krishna Mutt, Udipi. It is one of the very few places where Balakrishna is in worship. The identifying attributes are pinched bun like hair do…
Source: Udupi Krishna
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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 wicked lamps. The lamps also rep…
Source: Nepali Lamp with Donors
Dattatreya – Ek Mukhi
This is Dattatreya, a syncretic deity combining Brahma, Siva and Vishnu. Dattatreya with three heads, representing the three deities, is more commonly seen. In this example he has one face and he…
Source: Dattatreya – Ek Mukhi
Bronzes of India - A personal collection 