Sandstone
Adi Shankaracharya: The Unifier
$1,740
This sandstone sculpture is an idol of Bhagavan Adi Shankaracharya who is renowned as a great philosophical guru who lived around 1200 years ago. Of all his contributions to the Hindu religion, his works on the Advaita Vedanta are most celebrated. He is also credited for restructuring and reordering the thoughts and ideologies of Hinduism to give the followers a proper path. At the tender age of 12 years, he is said to have traveled across the length and breadth of India in order to preach and spread light to the masses. Hence, his contributions to society are considered incomparable to date. Order this sculpture to celebrate his works.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e., hand crafted exclusively for you in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
Dimensions: 39"x 22x12.
Culture: India.
Medium: Sandstone Sculpture
Suggested Placement: In your meditation hall.
Weight: 250 Kgs.
Product Code: acrmssasbg-11.
Avighna: The Divinity Within
$1,750
An ordinary sandstone’s magical transformation into god. This sculpture is just that. Depicting Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god with an elephant head is considered as an eliminator of barriers (Avighna in Sanskrit) apart from many other attributes, the eye for detail is apparent. A classic testimony to rare artisanship from the distant past, the sculpture garners attention due to its form, which is typically sizable and lends a feel of enormity to wherever it is placed. Believed to ward off evil and bring in prosperity in Hindu religion, this exhaustively carved idol can be an ideal buy for a tryst with the divine.
Suggested Placement: The main entrance or the corner of your living room or in your courtyard.
Note: In all its grandeur, this can be custom made. That is, hand crafted exclusively for you, in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
Artist : Rabi Sahoo
Karuna: The Bird & the Princess
$1,750
Compassion (Karuna in Sanskrit) in sandstone is depicted in this sculpture -- the splendor and elegance of a princess meeting the natural propensity of a bird. The grandeur of this creation is enhanced by the eye for detail and the larger message enshrined over it -- boundless grace and rich possessions taking time to nurse the inherent necessity of the minuscule beauty of nature. Turning such little instances to an awe-inspiring work of art has been found in centuries old temples and monuments in Odisha, India. Passed on from generations, which date back to thousands of years, such sculptures emphasize on being happy in small ways.
Suggested Placement: The main entrance or in your courtyard.
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Artist : Rabi Sahoo
Panchmukhi Ganesha: The All Powerful Lord
$1,785
The all-powerful Ganesha is seen here as a Panchamukhi. Scriptures interpret the five faces of the lord as representing the flesh (body), the breath (energy), the mind, upper consciousness, and cosmic bliss respectively. As a result, this form of Ganesha is a Satchitananda or pure consciousness that is indescribable. Placing such an idol in your home, office or prominent living space brings harmony and bliss to space. Represented here in sandstone, we can customize this artefact to suit your needs.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e., handcrafted exclusively for you in the size of your choice to suit your needs.
Dimensions: 48"x24"x13".
Culture: India.
Medium: Sandstone.
Suggested Placement: In your living room or puja room.
Weight: 175 Kgs.
Product Code: acibsspmlg-16.
Gunina: The Lord of All Virtues
$1,785
The representation of Lord Ganesha with his trunk turned to the right is considered to be a form of Siddhi Vinayaka. As Gunina, he is the Lord of all virtues and protector of the realms. Only those with the highest level of spiritual accomplishment, it is said, are blessed to have a vision of Ganesha with his trunk turned to the right. This artwork would be the perfect idol for a temple or a religious establishment where it can receive the love and care it deserves. The sandstone sculpture can be customised to suit your needs.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e., hand crafted exclusively for you in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
Dimensions: 60"x27"14".
Culture: India.
Medium: Sandstone.
Suggested Placement: In your living room or puja room.
Weight: 165Kgs.
Product Code: acibsslgrt-85.
Pratiksa: The Beloved’s Letter
$1,795
This statue in sandstone depicts a lady from the royal family writing a letter to her beau who has possibly gone far. This aspect is represented by the addition of a pregnant lady as part of the sculpture, indicating that their symbol of love has been growing in her, all the while since he left. The impeccably chiseled backdrop adds to the situation which calmly represents the wait (Pratiksa in Sanskrit) that the lady has been going through. The manner in which the craftsman has captured the aura on her face -- the eyes slightly tired of the wait, while optimism still persists with a hint of a smile , adds to knowing her feeling.
Suggested Placement: The courtyard or the entrance or the corridor
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Artist : Rabi Sahoo
Visrama: The Luxury of Leisure
$1,799
This sculpture details out a lady relaxing (Visrama in Sanskrit) in a royal garden. The aspect of leisure is evident with her arms loosely stretched over her head and her left leg lazily taking support of a tree. Unconcerned of the deer trying to gain her attention, the lady seems to be in her own uncomplicated dreamworld. The sculpture stands out evidently because of the intricate work that brings out the real feel of the atmosphere that she is in as well as the trouble-free feeling experienced by her. It also conveys the finesse with which the craftsmen of yore were able to capture the real essence of royal life and pass it to future generations.
Suggested Placement: The courtyard or the entrance.
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Artist : Rabi Sahoo
Natraja : Standing Atop Dwarf
$1,800
Sculpted using sand stone , this depiction of Nataraja( “Lord of dance”) in his form as the cosmic dancer with four arms and flying locks dancing on the figure of a dwarf, who is sometimes identified as Apasmara (a symbol of human ignorance; apasmara means “forgetfulness” or “heedlessness”). In the Nataraja sculpture, Shiva is shown as the source of all movement within the cosmos and as the god whose doomsday dance, represented by the arch of flames, accompanies the dissolution of the universe at the end of an eon.
Read in detail about this sculpture and the Nataraja avatar of Lord Shiva in this blog.
Suggested Placement: This sculpture in all its glory can be entrenched at the main entrance or the corner of your living room or in your courtyard.
Note: In respect to size, all statues can be custom made i.e. hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Svara: The Royal Music
$1,945
This depiction of a dancing diva of the classical era with all her sensuous posture is craftsmanship of unmatched flair. This reclaims an era when art and cultural ruled the roost. Kings and emperors have danseuses as integral part of their courts.Music was an integral part of royalty during the rule of kings in India. Several musical instruments, musical notes (Svara in Sanskrit), dances, dancers and musicians evolved during the time and it was a regular practice for the royal court to have musical events during the evenings. In this sculpture in sandstone, a danseuse is seen playing the violin, complete in the royal dress code, which had to be graceful -- quite well evidenced in the intricacy that is reflected through the detailed carving.
Owning a piece of marvel is like owning a piece from long lost history!
Suggested Placement: In the courtyard or at the main entrance.
Note: In respect to size, all statues can be custom made i.e. hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Vanita: The Rustic Beauty
$1,945
Depicting life in the rural parts of India, this sculpture captures the daily chore of women (Vanita in Sanskrit) in villages. Though the rustic lifestyle with its hardships is reflected by the two pots she is carrying to fetch water from a source, the delicate balance with elegance has been captured with her sensuality, her attire and her jewelry. The well braided long hair is another aspect that adds to her feminity while the goat brings the element of her friendly innocence. The sculpture’s eye for detail stands out in the carvings and lends ounces of exquisiteness.
Suggested Placement: The main entrance or the corner of your living room or in your courtyard
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Svagata: The Royal Greeting
$1,945
The royal palaces were always a place where decorum of the ultimate level had to be constantly maintained. After all, it depicted the superiority of a king and his authority over his people. In this sculpture in sandstone, one element that makes for the entire splendour in royalty is being sculpted. The lady is part of a huge contingent of dancers, musicians, courtesans and others whose responsibility is to welcome (Svagata in Sanskrit) and entertain royal guests. Her grace, which is reflected in the sculpture, is an essential part of her role to keep the guests in a comfort zone. The exquisite attire, which has been carved to perfection in all its complexity, lends a sense of sophistication that is inevitable with the royals of yore in India.
Suggested Placement: The main entrance or the corner of your living room or in your courtyard
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Chikura: The Strands of Beauty
$1,949
Since ancient times, long tresses (Chikura in Sanskrit) in an Indian context have always been seen as adding to a woman’s beauty. In this sculpture, a woman from the royal family is seen playing with her hair while taking a stroll in the royal garden. The intricate craft work conspicuously lends a feel of her beauty while unobtrusively indicating her sensual appeal. Along with her attire and jewelry, the sculpture is worth all the attention, especially because of the layers in the tresses and the complexity attained through massive craftsmanship on the jewels. It also clearly indicates the traditional richness of Indian history, which faded, but the wealth in artistry that remained.
We have written a detailed blog about this exquisite sculpture. Do give it a read!
Suggested Placement: The courtyard or the entrance.
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Artist : Rabi Sahoo
Bhavya : The Royal Andhikara
$1,950
Traditional artisans often draw on mythology and stories of the Kings and queens of yore in order to create their beautiful works of art. Given that many Indian art forms survived on the patronage of the king, many traditional artisans created exquisite works highlighting and eulogizing life in the kings court.
This exquisite sandstone sculpture is a throwback to the times of royalty, of opulence, of grandeur. The exquisite carving of a lady with her hands together in an act of welcome highlights the regality and richness of the kings court, while the sensuous carving also pays tribute to the beauty of the ancient courtesans.
Suggested Placement: The entrance of the house to extend every guest a royal welcome.
Note: In all its grandeur, this can be custom made. That is, hand crafted exclusively for you, in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
Artist : Rabi Sahoo
Kamini : Beautiful Maiden in Royale Garden
$2,010
This 6FT sculpture depicts a beautiful woman belonging to the royal family lazing around in the royal garden. Life for her looks quite uncomplicated and full of fun. The intricate work that has managed to give it almost a real feel is centuries old craftmanship at its creative best.
Suggested Placement: This beautiful piece can adorn the courtyard or the entrance.
Note: In all its grandeur this can custom made over a specific time frame.
Divya: Lady Musician Playing Cymbal
$2,100
This 73’’ statue niched out of sand stone with such fine details is a depiction of a king’s court in ancient India. Where the king and the guests were always given a royal welcome with maidens playing musical instruments and greeting the guests by showering flowers.
Suggested Placement: This stone sculpture can adorn the entrance of the house or the courtyard to extend every guest a royal welcome.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Artisan:Rabi Sahoo
Kshipra : One Who is Easy to Appease
$2,100
Carved out of sand stone with all its fine details, this 6ft tall statue is testimony to a rare artisanship of the distant past that has been kept alive by a group of extremley skilled artisans.Ganesha or the elephant god is worshiped world over as the destroyer of evil and bestower of prosperity.
Suggested Placement: This sculpture in all its glory can be entrenched at the main entrance or the corner of your living room or in your courtyard.
Note: In respect to size, all statues can be custom made i.e. hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Samvid: The Enlightening Goddess
$2,100
Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and arts, represents the free flow of wisdom and consciousness (Samvid in Sanskrit). She is the mother of the Vedas, and chants to her, called the 'Saraswati Vandana' often begin and end Vedic lessons. She symbolises light, knowledge, enlightenment and truth. In this sculpture in sandstone, she is shown with four hands holding items with symbolic meaning -- a book, a rosary, a water pot and a musical instrument -- the book representing the universal, divine, eternal, and true knowledge, the rosary representing the power of meditation and spirituality, the pot of water indicating powers to purify the right from wrong and the musical instrument, typically a veena, representing all creative arts and science.
We wrote a detailed blog about this sculpture. Do give it a read!
Suggested Placement: The main entrance or the corner of your living room or in your courtyard
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Samriddhi: The Eminence of God
$2,100
In the Hindu pantheon, the Elephant god or Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered and renowned. Through centuries, he has been carved in varied forms, each one depicting stories of his valor, composure and stature. This particular sculpture eulogizes the god in sandstone and portrays lord Ganesha’s state of equilibrium, while silently emphasizing on his inner personality -- as the destroyer of evil (papa in Sanskrit) and bestower of prosperity (Samriddhi in Sanskrit). A testimony of rare creativity, the skilled artistry is evident in the fine alignment of all elements on his body, while ensuring that the aura of his pre-eminence is retained intact.
Suggested Placement: The main entrance or the corner of your living room or in your courtyard.
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Artist : Rabi Sahoo
Vikrama: The Ashoka Lion (in pair)
$2,449
The lion, a symbol of valor and strength, was a integral signature of the Mauryan Empire (4th to 2nd century BCE), which was the first empire to rule over most of India. The period was also significant because it represented a transition in Indian art from use of wood to stone. The detailed carving of animal capitals have survived even today; the finest being the Lion Capital of Ashoka from Sarnath that is now the National Emblem of India. This sculpture derives inspiration from the art that thrived during the era and has survived even today. The single lion capital, with its typical elaborate carving, lends a new definition to majesticity.
Suggested Placement: The courtyard or the entrance.
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Artist : Rabi Sahoo
Anjali Mudra: The Gesture of Greeting
$2,463
Namaste, a widely used greeting gesture in India is originally a yoga pose called Anjali Mudra. Mudras are hand gestures that Lord Buddha used in his sermons to preach and convey ideas. This mudra is performed by bringing both palms together with fingers pointing upward and placing them near the heart. In essence, it means 'the divinity in me identifies the divinity in you.' This stone, sculpture portrays the Lord performing Anjali Mudra with a serene expression on his face. Bring in this idol and place it in your hall or meditation room to spread tranquility.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e., hand crafted exclusively for you in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
Dimensions: 24"x15"x10".
Culture: India.
Medium: Special White Sandstone.
Suggested Placement: In your meditation hall or pooja room.
Weight: 35 Kgs.
Product Code: acibwslbam-29.
Lord Buddha: In Complete Harmony
$2,463
Carved here is a stone sculpture of Lord Buddha who was born as Siddhartha Gautama, a crown prince, but renounced his royal life, family and worldly pleasures at the age of 29 to go in search of answers for existential questions. He performed deep penance and one fine day, under the Bodhi tree he attained enlightenment and starting then, spent the rest of his life preaching the tenets of what is today known as Buddhism. His idols are placed in homes, offices and at meditation centers to spread the idea of peace and wisdom.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e., hand crafted exclusively for you in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
Dimensions: 24"x15"x10".
Culture: India.
Medium: Special White Sandstone.
Suggested Placement: In your meditation hall or pooja room.
Weight: 35 Kgs.
Product Code: acibwslbim-30.
Mahavidya: The One Who Bestows All Forms of Knowledge
$3,100
Clad in a white saree, gently seated on a lotus holding a veena and vedic verses in her hand is the supreme Goddess of Knowlege- Devi Saraswati. She is the embodiment of peace, purity, wisdom, and tranquility and is worshipped for these attributes. The artisan captures the essence of the same in this sandstone sculpture. Extreme detailing done on it gives it a sense of realism, adding to the grandeur of the idol. A pooja room would be ideal to place this sculpture in for it has an aura of spirituality.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e., handcrafted exclusively for you in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
Dimensions: 84"x36"x15".
Culture: India.
Medium: Sandstone.
Suggested Placement: In your pooja room or meditation hall.
Weight: 450 Kgs.
Product Code: actassgshv-07.
Ganapati: The Destroyer of Obstacles
$3,642
Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati's eldest son Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered gods of Hinduism. Any event, festival or celebration commences by invoking his blessings for he is worshipped as the remover of obstacles. Legend has it that when Lord Vishnu was getting married, all of the gods were invited to join the procession of the groom except Lord Ganesha which offended him. He thus created hurdles along the way causing chariot wheels to be stuck. A layman passing by was called for help who took the name of Lord Ganesha before proceeding and the wheels came out effortlessly. When asked, he said that taking the name of the Lord before commencing any task eliminates obstacles. Thenceforth, he began to be worshipped as Vignahartha. Bring home this carefully crafted sandstone sculpture of Lord Ganesha to fill your home with positive vibes and keep away all negative and evil energies.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e., hand crafted exclusively for you in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
Culture: India
Medium: Sandstone
Suggested Placement: In your living room or puja room.
Weight: 1500Kgs.
Product Code: acibsslgbs-69.
Anviksa: The Serene Posture
$4,360
Lord Buddha is considered as an apt representation of the beauty in generosity, the importance of simplicity and equality, and most importantly, the serene bliss in renunciation. Buddha taught the world several forms of meditation (Sanskrit: Anvikasa), each designed to help his followers overcome a particular problem or achieve a more evolved, higher psychological and mental state.
This exquisite sandstone sculpture captures Buddha in his most famous and revered pose: one of deep meditation. Sculpted with pure elegance, the larger Buddha is depicted with his eyes closed, lost in thought, while the soft carving perfectly captures the bliss and serenity of a great mind at one with the universe. The surrounding mini Buddha figurines pay tribute to the other forms of meditation and other poses of Buddha during his discourses, allowing the true art connoisseur to welcome all the teachings of the Buddha in one, magnificent master-piece. Hardy and durable, this beautiful sandstone sculpture makes a perfect addition to your living room or entry way decor.
Suggested Placement: In its magnificence, this sculpture can be entrenched in the courtyard or at the entrance.
Note: In all its grandeur, this can be custom made. That is, hand crafted exclusively for you, in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
Tapasi: The Lord’s Dynamism
$5,999
Lord Shiva, who is also known as Mahadeva or Great God, is one of the trinity deities of Hinduism. Shiva has many benevolent and fearsome forms. In this sculpture, it is the benevolent aspect that has been captured. He is depicted as an ascetic (Tapasi in Sanskrit) on Mount Kailash as well as a householder with wife Parvati and his two children, Ganesha and Kartikeya, and Nandi, his bull which serves as the mount and as the gatekeeper. The majestic personality of lord Shiva is the most arresting aspect of this sculpture which appropriately captures the essence that is associated with the influence he carries in Hinduism.
Suggested Placement: The main entrance or the corner of your living room or in your courtyard
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.