The Invinsible Shakti
"Shakti" in Hindu mythology is believed to be the source of all energy. It is from her that life forms take birth and come into being. We can thus draw a conclusion that the concept of Shakti explores the idea of femininity and womanhood.
Lord Shiva & Parvati
$199
This finely crafted sculpture represents Hindu god couple (Dvitva in Sanskrit), Shiva - the destroyer, recycler and regenerator of universe and all life, and his consort Parvati, considered the mother of the whole universe in Hinduism. Fittingly depicting Shiva’s auspiciousness and his might as the god of gods, while balancing his personality with his iconographical attributes -- his third eye on the forehead, the snake Vasuki around his neck, the adorning crescent moon, the holy river Ganga flowing from his matted hair, the trishula as his weapon and damaru, the two-headed drum, the amelioration incorporated in the sculpture is par excellence. The serenity is underlined by the depiction of Parvathi through her gentle and nurturing personality.
Suggested Placement : In the puja(worship) room or in the living room.
Note : With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Manmathlekha:Heart in a Letter
$1,099
This statue represents life in the classical era. This depicts a woman of royal family writing a letter to her beau who possibly is posted far away in his offcial duty. The depiction of a pregnant woman as part of the sclupture is symbolic that the man of the house has not visited his house since long and from a time she was expecting the child.
Suggested Placement: With craftsmanship that has its genesis many centuries back, this grand looking sculpture that celebrates the craftmanship of highest form can adorn the courtyard or the entrance or the corridor.
Note: In all its grandeur this can custom made over a specific time frame.
Artist : Rabi Sahoo
Gayathri :The Opulent Devastri
$875
Carved out of sand stone with all its fine details, this 36’’ tall statue represnts life in the classical era. This depicts a woman of a middle class family fetching water from a near by source.As she walks, the poise and sensuality in her posture is quite striking.
Suggested Placement: In all its grandeur this marvel of a piece can be kept in the courtyard or living room or at the entrance of the house.
Note: This also can be custom made to a specific size 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
Vanishri: The Goddess of Knowledge
$291
Goddess Saraswati or Vanishri is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning. She is also the consort of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. The four hands of goddess Saraswati represent four aspects of human personality of learning: mind, intellect, alertness and ego. She has sacred scriptures in one hand and a lotus – the symbol of true knowledge – in the second. With her other two hands, she plays the music of love and life on a string instrument called the veena. Carved out of red stone with all its fine details, this miniature statue is testimony to a rare artisanship of the distant past that has been kept alive by a group of extremley skilled artisans.
Sugested Placement : This sculpture in all its glory can be entrenched in the puja room or in the living room.
Note : In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Subhaprada: The Goddess Who Blesses with Prosperity
$145
Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity (both material and spiritual). She is the wife and active energy of Lord Vishnu.Her four hands represent the four goals of human life considered important to the Hindu way of life: dharma,karma,artha, and moksha.[ According to another legend, she emerges during the creation of universe, floating over the water on the expanded petals of a lotus flower. The festivals of Diwali and Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri Purnima) are celebrated in her honor.
Suggested Placement: Carved out of green stone this sculpture can be entrenched in the puja (worship) room or in the living room.
Note: With respect to size, the statue can be custom made -- hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Subhaprada: Goddess of Wealth & Prosperity
$159
Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity who bestows all kinds of material abundance.She the consort of lord vishnu, the preserver of the universe. Her four hands represent the four goals of human life considered important to the Hindu way of life: dharma,karma,artha, and moksha.[ According to a legend, she emerges during the creation of universe, floating over the water on the expanded petals of a lotus flower. The festivals of Diwali and Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri Purnima) are celebrated in her honor. Carved out of red stone with all its fine details, this sclupture is a testimony to a rare artisanship of the distant past that has been kept alive by a group of extremley skilled artisans.
Suggested Placement : Carved out of Green marble, this sculpture can be entrenched in the puja room or in the living room.
Note : In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Santoshi Mata BlessingAbhipriti: The Goddess Who Blesses with Satisfaction
$168
Santoshi Mata is considered as the goddess who blesses with all sorts of satisfaction (Abhipriti in Sanskrit) or is the mother of satisfaction. Unlike many vedic gods, the worship of Santoshi Mata as a form of supreme being is more recent. The artistic representation that embodies benevolence as an epitome has helped gaining followers and popularity.The followers of the goddess perform vrata or devotional fast for 16 consecutive Fridays to have their wishes fulfilled. Carved out of green stone with all its fine details, this sclupture is a testimony to a rare artisanship of the distant past that has been kept alive by a group of extremley skilled artisans.
Sugested Placement : This sculpture in all its glory can be entrenched in the living room or in the puja room.
Note : In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Medha:Goddess of Knowledge
$114
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning. She is also the consort of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. The four hands of goddess Saraswati represent four aspects of human personality of learning: mind, intellect, alertness and ego. She has sacred scriptures in one hand and a lotus – the symbol of true knowledge – in the second. With her other two hands, she plays the music of love and life on a string instrument called the veena. Carved out of green stone with all its fine details, this miniature statue is testimony to a rare artisanship of the distant past that has been kept alive by a group of extremley skilled artisans.
Sugested Placement: This sculpture in all its glory can be entrenched in the puja room or in the living room.
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Artist : Rabi Sahoo
Anantasayana: The Supreme Lord in Yoga Nidra
$145
Narayan or Vishnu, the supreme being is seen with his consort Goddess Laxmi. Narayana is the resting form of energy, the active form of Lord Naryana is called Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity who bestows all kinds of material abundance. This red stone sculpture depicts the lord with his consort goddess Laxmi resting on Sesha Naga. Shesh“ in Sanskrit and many Indian languages means “that which remains" and “ Naga" means snake, and snake symbolises energy in Hinduism.So when these two words shesha +naga are put together, it means, that which remains, ultimately, is Energy or Atman.
Sugested Placement : This sculpture in all its glory can be entrenched in the living room or in the puja room.
Note : In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Kali: The Goddess of Creation, Preservation and Destruction
$117
Kali is the feminine form of Kalam ("black, dark coloured"). Kala primarily means "time", but also means "black"; hence, Kali means "the black one" or "beyond time". Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment or shakti. She is therefore called the Goddess of Time, Change, Power, Creation, Preservation, and Destruction. Her earliest appearance is that of a destroyer of evil forces. Kali's association with darkness stands in contrast to her consort, Shiva, whose body is covered by the white ashes of the cremation ground where he meditates, and with which Kali is also associated, as smasana Kali.
Sugested Placement : This sculpture in all its glory can be entrenched in the living room or in the puja room.
Note : In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e hand sculpted over a specific time frame.