Ranjan
Abhaya Mudra: Lord Buddha's Reassurance
$1,120
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, 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 the Abhaya Mudra, representing protection, fearlessness and the dispelling of fears. 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 exquisitely carved base also pays tribute to tales from the Buddha's teachings, thus, 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 is designed to spread peace, harmony and protection throughout the home and makes a perfect addition to your living room or entry way decor.
In all its grandeur, this can be custom made. That is, hand crafted exclusively for you, either in stone or wood and in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
Anubandha: Inseparable in Spirit
$1,275
While Krishna is known as the supreme God in Hindu epics, he is also revered for his fun loving side, best expressed during his childhood in Gokul. The stories of Krishna's mischevous antics and pranks form the base for most of the epics paying tribute to him. This exquisite sculpture depicts Lord Krishna as the delightful charming child, charming everyone around him and mesmerizing them with the beautiful music he composed on his flute. The master sculptor's skill and attention to detail is evident in the carving around the face and the peaceful expression of Krishna as he is lost in the music that he has created. The sculpture makes the music come alive and you can hear the notes as they waft through the woods of Gokul.
Suggested Placement: Carved out of sandstone these sculptures can be entrenched in the Puja room or the living room.
Note: In all its grandeur, this can be custom made. That is, hand crafted exclusively for you, either in stone or wood and in a size of your choice to suit your needs.
BalaGopal : Krishna Crawling Atop a Pillar
$1,500
Lord Krishna grew up in gokul as a gopala, the protector of cows. Krishna as a child used to be extremely playful, mischievous and charming. There are legends of Krishna’s endeavour with his friends as a child to steal butter. Krishna also is revered as a young boy playing flute or a young man with his beloved Radha or as a statesman giving direction and guidance as in Bhagvata Gita. Krishna is considered as the parambrahman, the Supreme Being.
Suggested Placement:The main entrance or the corner of your living room or in your courtyard.
Note: Carved out of black stone this sculpture can be adorned in the courtyard or the corridor.
Bodha: The Symbolic Enlightening
$549
Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning is often depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in white, seated on a white lotus, which symbolises light, knowledge (Bodha in Sanskrit) and truth. In this sculpture made of chalkstone, which is an adaptation of her traditional portrayal through generations, 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 sciences.
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.
Buddhipriya (Bestower of Knowledge): On a Platform with Trunk Turning Left
$325
Ganesha, is one of the most revered deities in sanatana dharma.As vigneswara, he is the ruler and the remover of all obstacles and he also is the bestower of knowledge. Hence Lord Ganesha is prayed before starting any new journey in life. This chalk stone sculpture in its grandeur depicts the lord in a sitting position with his trunk turned towards left. The trunk turning left symbolizes moon and the cool power of ida nadi in our psychic body.This also signifies that lord blesses the devotees with the access to the fruit of their work in the material world.The laddu (sweet ball) indicates all material comfort.
Suggested Placement: In the living room or the puja room
Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Dharmachakra Mudra: Lord Buddha sharing knowledge
$1,140
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. This exquisite sandstone sculpture captures Buddha as he is best celebrated: in deep meditation with an aura of enlightenment around him. 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 exquisitely carved base also pays tribute to tales from the Buddha's teachings, thus, 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.
Divya: The Enormousness in Divinity
$1,299
In Indian mythology, Ganesha is the formless divinity - encapsulated in a magnificent form, for the benefit of the devotee. He is worshipped, or at least remembered, in the beginning of any auspicious performance for blessings and auspiciousness. He is probably the only god who enjoys a popularity that goes beyond boundaries, having emerged as a distinct deity. His adoration has reached epic status in India and his portrayal has found many dimensions. In this sandstone sculpture, a form since the 13th century, he can be seen in a solemn posture which gets its element of awe with the intricate carving that quite clearly depicts the glory surrounding him. The aura is serenely divine (Divya in Sanskrit) and it unconsciously gives a feel of harmonious existence and wisdom.
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.
Janayitri: The Celebration of Motherhood
$1,100
The concept of motherhood is well captured in this sculpture in sandstone. A queen with her child depicts a mother’s (Janayitri in Sanskrit) care, while the domestic animal and bird below, tend to give an impression of mother nature patting and assuring her eternal presence. The intricate carving does stand out in this work of art, but the concept of motherhood gets a fresh lease of life when, during the time of kings, nature was invited in the palaces and brought up like family.
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.
Mahapratapa: The Gigantic Liberation
$685
This sculpture in sandstone depicts the front face of Gajendra, the elephant in Indian mythology. Popular as Gajendra Moksha or The Liberation of Gajendra in Puranic legend, the elephant was one of the famous exploits of the god Vishnu. In the episode, Vishnu came down to earth to protect Gajendra from the clutches of Makara, the Crocodile and awards him salvation. Gajendra is then said to have attained the similar four-armed form (Sarupya Mukti) of God and goes to Vaikuntha, the home of Lord Vishnu. A grandiose work of art, this sculpture depicts the majestic (Mahapratapa in Sanskrit) personality of the popular mythological elephant while exhibiting the principle qualities of an elephant -- wisdom and effortlessness.
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.
Manana: The Serene Countenance
$149
The bust of Buddha is not quite common, especially when it clearly focuses on his features, which have a distinct ability to spread calmness in any environment. An ideal artifact for any home, this sculpture in sandstone clearly depicts the serenity on Buddha’s face. His composed eyes, the peaceful smile on his lips stand out lending an air of tranquility and feel of positivity. It is the perfect detailing in these two features that makes this sculpture a pleasant work of art and showcases the true beauty that lies in meditation (Manana in Sanskrit).
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.
Manohara: The Enchanting Lord
$480
Only a few gods around the globe are portrayed as beautifully (Manohara in Sanskrit) as Lord Krishna, the Hindu god, known with various perspectives: a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero, and the Supreme Being. He has been recreated in various avatar by artisans through centuries, and they have been passed on their expertise to generations who have tediously preserved his image as an attractive god with the flute ever present and a cow often nigh. In this sculpture too, the essential elements are all there, but what makes it stand out is the striking expression on his face and his posture, which redefines the beauty in a man.
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.
Mudra: The Posture of Grace
$85
A natural expression of things by words (Mudra in Sanskrit) by Buddha has been a gesture holding special meanings since generations. And there are several of them. One of the most popular mudras found depicted in Buddha statues is the Bhumisparsha mudra, translated as the earth touching gesture. This sculpture depicts the mudra and the iconographic representation is one of the most popular. An ideal artifact for any home, this sculpture in pink stone depicts the moment of Buddha's awakening. He is seen seated with his right hand reaching the ground with the palm inward while touching the lotus throne. The left hand can be seen with the palm upright in his lap. It is believed that the Bhumisparsha mudra helps us to bring about the transformation from rage and anger to wisdom.
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.
Nistaraka: The Emancipator
$485
According to holy books of Hinduism, Narayana is the Vedic Supreme God. He is described as having the divine blue colour of water-filled clouds, four-armed, holding a lotus flower, mace, conch and a discus weapon known as Sudarshana Chakra. Seated on a lotus flower, his depiction in this sandstone sculpture represents wisdom, composure and a certain element of security as a saviour (Nistaraka in Sanskrit) from all evil.
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.
Prabodhana: The Wisdom God
$1,699
This sculpture of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning symbolises light, knowledge, enlightenment (Prabodhana in Sanskrit) 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 sciences.
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.
Prashanta: The Serene Sermon
$85
The teachings of the Buddha were recorded by his students and interpreted over the next 500 years. His sermons are regarded by scholars as largely universal and all pervasive. In this sculpture in chalkstone, Buddha is depicted as giving one of his sermons. The serenity (Prashanta in Sanskrit) on his face, his composed eyes, peaceful smile on his lips -- all stand out, lending an air of tranquility and feel of positivity. It is the perfect detailing in these features that makes this sculpture a pleasant work of art and showcases the true beauty that lies in meditation.
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.
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.
Srishtikarta: The God in Leisure
$549
Lord Vishnu relaxing in Kshira Sagar, the milky ocean could be one of the most grandiose imagery in Hindu mythology. Considered the lord of the universe (Srishtikarta in Sanskrit), this sculpture evidently showcases his serenity and how he manages to tame his creation. Lying on a bed of cobras whose poison has turned nectar, Lord Brahma springing from his navel seated on a lotus, Vishnu’s divine consort Goddess Lakshmi attending to him-- all complete the leisure that god of his stature enjoy. But in mythology, this imagery has many meanings. One being that the ocean stands for bliss, the serpent for time, diversity, desire and illusion, and the goddess Lakshmi for the material things and powers of the creation.
We have written a 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.
Subhaga: The Loving Wait
$820
Aspirations of men during the time of kings used to be protection of their territory or to expand their kingdom. Aspirations of their queens used to be their soulmate’s safety and wellbeing. Hearing from their dear (Subhaga in Sanskrit) used to be the only concern, when their husbands were out for days. In this sculpture on sandstone, a queen’s thoughts are aptly depicted on her face as she writes her thoughts in a letter intended to be sent to her beloved. Royalty is resplendent, and her features have a rare contrast -- that of love, concern and fear, all coming together to present a beautiful image of longing.
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.
Sundara: The Enchantress
$799
Women remain an inspiration to the creative pursuer since centuries. During the time when kings ruled India, artisan’s found their creativity in capturing the sensuality in women. This sculpture aptly depicts a royal maiden at leisure. Her curvaceous stance, the rustic texture of sandstone, her jewellery, the patterned attire, her features -- especially her eyes in calmness and lips with a sign of enticement -- all well balanced by the detailing of the royal garden transports one to the time of yore when being beautiful (Sundara in Sanskrit) meant being a woman.
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.
Surata: The Charming Face
$999
The look of poise, sensuality (Surata in Sanskrit) and beauty that is associated with royalty and Indian women has been passed on through generations in varied ways. The way they used to carry themselves, have been carved by artisans in an impeccable manner, highlighting the essentiality of looking elegant in the times of yore. The queens and princesses in particular used to spend a lot of time keeping themselves graceful at all times. In this sculpture, made in sandstone, a maiden is portrayed looking at the mirror; her slightly extended lips giving an impression that she is likes what she is sees. The splendour that surrounds royalty can be seen around, with nature closely intertwined.
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.
Svagata: The Royal Greeting
$1,242
In ancient India, the kingÍs court hosted the most important people both from within the kingdom as well as honoured guests from outside. It was imperative that he had a contingent of highly trained and exceptionally skilled courtesans to welcome and take care of his visitors and his guests. One such beauty serves as the muse for this exquisite sandstone sculpture. With her palms folded together in a gesture of welcoming a visitor to the kingÍs court, the courtesanÍs trained bearing and inherent grace are expertly captured by the master craftsmanÍs chisel, while her sensuality and poise are also highlighted through the adroit craftsmanship.
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.
Dimension: 6ftx2.4ft
Weight in Kgs:425
Product Code:acrnssmwrg-27
Svara: The Royal Music
$1,725
In Ancient India, music was an integral part of the kingÍs court. The kings of old were generous patrons of art and culture and hosted skilled and talented musicians from across the kingdom. These moments were captured by traditional craftsmen and immortalized through beautiful works of art. This intricately carved sandstone sculpture captures a skilled woman musician in the midst of playing a beautiful melody on her string instrument to entertain the king and his court. The adroit craftsmanship captures the grandness of her outfit, complete with precious stones and the look of intense concentration as she focuses on entertaining the rapturous audience through her craft.
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.
Dimension: 5ftx2ft
Weight in Kgs:400
Product Code:acrnssdapv-97
Svara:The Royal Music
$1,725
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.
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.
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.
Ugra: The God’s Wrath
$975
The dance of victory by Indian god, Lord Shiva is a signature event that has been immortalised by artisans over centuries. This chalkstone sculpture depicts one such story about Lord Shiva killing the demon Andhaka. The result of a fierce (Ugra in Sanskrit) battle, this divine dance by the lord over the body of the demon is known as Andhakasuravadha , which means impaling Andhaka. While Shiva forms the core of this intricately carved sculpture, several elements depicting the joy in winning lends an added charm to this polished masterpiece.
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.
Vahana: The Divine Journey
$975
Lord Ganesha, a popular god in India and few other parts of the world, has appeared in sculptures along with a mouse since the 7th century, always placed close to his feet. Among the many stories related to using mouse as his vehicle (Vahana in Sanskrit), one is that the lord is able to go into any nook and cranny and do his ‘job’ as the Destroyer of Obstacles. Capturing this quality of all-pervasiveness of Ganesha, this sculpture chalkstone gets an added touch of grace with its unique colour contrasts.
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.
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.
Vignahara:The God Who Removes All Obstacles
$1,200
Ganesha, is one of the most revered deities in sanatana dharma. As Vignahara, he is the ruler and the remover of all obstacles. Hence Lord Ganesha is prayed before starting any new journey in life. This black stone sculpture in its grandeur depicts the lord in a standing position with his trunk turned towards left. The trunk turning left symbolizes moon and the cool power of ida nadi in our psychic body.This also signifies that lord blesses the devotees with the access to the fruit of their work in the material world.The laddu (sweet ball) indicates all material comfort.
Suggested Placement: In the puja (worship) 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.
Vimurchana: The Music of the Lord
$1,425
The bamboo flute, considered to be the most natural, is Hindu Lord Krishna's favorite instrument. In this sculpture, made out of sandstone, the lord is seen completely absorbed in melody (Vimurchana in Sanskrit) emanating from the instrument. It is said that the lord used to communicate with his spiritual companion Radha through the music from the flute which only she understood. Nature is abundantly depicted through elements as intricately carved as the tree over the lord; the enamoured animals in the sculpture unmistakably portraying the influence that Krishna held over mother earth.
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.
Vinayaka : Ganesha , the God of all beings
$130
Carved out of chalkstone with all its fine details, this sculpture is testimony to a rare artisanship of the distant past that has been kept alive by a group of extremely skilled artisans.Ganesha or the elephant god is worshiped world over as the destroyer of evil and bestower of prosperity and knowledge. The Ganesha statue with trunk on the right side are called as siddhi vinyaka because if worshiped correctly then one is blessed with quick results or siddhis.
Suggested Placement:This sculpture in all its glory can be entrenched in the puja(worship) room or the in the living room showcase.
Note: In respect to size, all statues can be custom made i.e. hand sculpted over a specific time frame.
Viveka: The Wisdom God
$924
Ganesha is probably the only god who enjoys a popularity that goes beyond boundaries, having emerged as a distinct deity in the 4th and 5th centuries CE. And ever since, his adoration has reached epic status in India and his portrayal has found many dimensions. In this sandstone sculpture, a form since the 13th century, he can be seen in a solemn posture which gets its element of awe with the intricate carving that quite clearly depicts the glory surrounding him. The aura is serenely divine and it unconsciously gives a feel of harmonious existence and wisdom (Viveka in Sanskrit).
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.
Yuddha: The Fiery Dance
$1,275
The Indian mythology is always quite riveting in narration and that is what has made it alluring, addictive and even revered to epic proportions. This chalkstone sculpture depicts one such story about Lord Shiva killing the demon Andhaka. The result of a fierce battle (Yuddha in Sanskrit), this divine dance by the lord over the body of the demon is known as Andhakasuravadha , which means impaling Andhaka. While Shiva forms the core of this intricately carved sculpture, several elements depicting the joy in winning lends an added charm to the masterpiece.
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.