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 …
Source: 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 …
Source: Veda Vyasa
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…
Source: Seated Rama and Sita
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…
Source: Uma Maheshwara
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…
Source: Gajalakshmi on elephant
This is Bhairava, a form of Shiva, with his consort Bhairavi. Bhairava is holding sword, drum, trident and cup in his hands (starting from lower right hand clockwise). Bhairavi is holding sword and…
Source: Bhairava with consort
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…
Source: Sadasiva
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…
Source: Lakshmi Narasimha
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…
Source: Yoga Rama
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
Sharing my passion for Indian Bronzes
Source: Bird’s eye view
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…
Source: Subramanya
“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 …
Source: Vishnu with Lakshmi
Source: Sudarshana
Source: Lakshmi Narayana
Source: Ganga Jamuna Garuda