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Lord Tirupati is the most revered deity of the Southern regions of India. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Tirupati will give blessings, eliminate sins, and grant their requests. Devotees frequently tonsure their hair as a sacrifice to the deity at the Lord Tirupati Temple. This Tirupati Balaji Stylized Temple Frame Wall Hanging is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. Here in this framed wooden wall hanging the first attraction is the magnificent Brass image of Lord Tirupati enclosed inside a Kirtimukha throne. His glorious depiction includes the regular iconography of Shankha and Chakra in his upper hands and the Varada and Kati haasta gestures in his lower hands. The second attraction is the wooden frame that is very elegantly carved in traditional floral patterns. There is a small bell hanging from the top of the frame. The wooden frame is painted dark brown, adding a sophisticated charm to the piece. Hung with reverence, this handmade marvel transcends mere decor, serves as a spiritual anchor and a visual ode to timeless traditions, and works as a conduit to be one with the almighty.

This representation of the elephant-headed god, with a prominent broken tusk in his lower right hand, relates to his Ekadanta – one tusked form, which symbolizes the termination of duality, the signleness of mind and the unity of cosmic existence. Those who chant : 'Ekadantaya namah' – salutations to the Ekadanta, are able to attain oneness of mind and with such single minded devotion are able to achieve all the desired. This one-tusked form has associated with it a number of legends, some of them being immensely popular. As the legendary tradition has it, once when with Brahma, who fathered the Creation, Lord Ganesh was asked to be his scribe to write down the Vedas as Brahma dictated them to him. Lord Ganesh had no pen. He hence broke one of his tusks and using it as pen scribed the Vedas. Another legend has it differently. One day his parents – Shiva and Parvati, were resting in their chamber leaving Ganesh outside with instructions not to allow anyone to enter in. Meanwhile, there came Parasurama, the Brahmin warrior known for his short temper and wrathful nature. He wished to immediately see Lord Shiva but Ganesh did not allow him to enter his chamber. The exchange of words turned into an exchange of weapons. Parasurama tried all weapons, one after the other, and when all failed, he picked up his 'parasu', a celestial battle-axe, which Lord Shiva had himself given him. Lord Ganesh recognised his father's weapon and in reverence to it, allowed it to hit him. He bore it on his right tusk, which it broke. A third, and perhaps the most popular one, is far more interesting. Ganesh had a weakness for 'modakas' – ball-shaped sweet. On one of his birth-days he consumed more 'modakas' than his belly had space for. This over-eating made him uneasy. To relieve himself of it, he thought of strolling around for a while. Riding his mouse when he reached forest, there appeared serpent Vasuki. Seeing the serpent his mouse, throwing away his master, ran away into the forest. When thrown, his belly burst and 'modakas' contained therein rolled away all around. Lord Ganesh greedily collected each one and put it back into his belly and to avoid any further risk picked up the serpent Vasuki and tied around his belly. The Moon god with his wife was seeing this curious drama and could not conrol his laughter. With fury in eyes, Lord Ganesh looked at the Moon god and, as he had no weapon in hands, broke one of his tusks and hurled it at the Moon. The Ekadanta Lord is in a posture that reveals unique ease. In sculptural tradition this posture is known as 'lalitasana' – a sitting posture that reveals beauty of form. This thirty-six inches tall and fifteen inches wide wood-piece has, as its base, a lotus 'pitha' and as its apex a 'prabhavali' comprising conventionalised floral creeper. The elephant headed god is seated on a large sized fully blooming lotus. Except a leaf motif on the left side, the lower half of the 'prabhavali' is plain but beyond shoulder-height it consists of beautifully designed floral creeper with colourful parrots perching on it. It emerges from the right side, has elaborate leafy apex, and terminates on the left with a couple of beautiful banana buds. The deity has a banana bud also in his lower left hand. In his upper hands, he is carrying a goad and a noose. Elaborately bejewelled and partially costumed image of Ekadanta is a magnificent piece of art. This description by Prof. P.C. Jain and Dr Daljeet. Prof. Jain specializes on the aesthetics of ancient Indian literature. Dr Daljeet is the chief curator of the Visual Arts Gallery at the National Museum of India, New Delhi. They have both collaborated on numerous books on Indian art and culture. Free Shipping. Delivered by to all international destinations within 3 to 5 days, fully insured.

Chola

30.4" H x 6.2" W x 2" D

The tall statuesque Emma Sculpture is a captivating statement with a sleek, impressive silhouette. Crafted of smooth hand-polished aluminum, the textured, weighted base ensures secure footing and a stable foundation, making it the star in any space. Indoor only. 2 sizes available ~30.4"H x 6.2"D ~35.5"H x 6.7"OD *Each piece is handcrafted, no two are exactly alike and variations will occur. Natural polishing variations will occur between each. Measurements are overall dimensions of design*

If, resoluteness, humility, selfless service, devotion, control of mind and self-confidence are the qualities you want to develop in your lives, Hanuman is the deity for you. There is a deep significance behind Lord Hanuman being visualized as a monkey. In Hindu symbolism, a monkey signifies the human mind , which is ever restless and never still. This monkey-mind happens to be the only thing over which man has absolute control. We cannot control the world around us but we can control and tame our mind by ardent discipline. We cannot choose our life but we can choose the way we respond to it. Hanuman, when he was a child, was tempted by the sun and he rushed towards it thinking it to be a delectable fruit. On his way however, he was distracted by the planet Rahu and changed his path. Thus Hanuman is the temperamental human intellect, which is unquiet and excitable. It is only by diverting it to the path of pure bhakti (devotion), that it can be made aware of its profound and silent essence. Thus, Hanuman is no ordinary monkey. While embarking on the search for Sita, the heroine of the epic Ramayana, the monkeys were confronted by the vast ocean lying between them and their goal. They wondered how they would make their way across this mighty obstacle. Someone suggested that Hanuman jump and cross over the sea. But Hanuman was doubtful, "I cannot do that," he said. At that moment, one of his companions reminded Hanuman of the awesome powers lying dormant within him. Instantly Hanuman regained memory of his divine strength and he successfully leaped across the ocean. Thus our mind too needs to be reminded of its divine potential and of the fact that it can achieve phenomenal heights provided it believes in its ability to perform the task in question. Truly Hanuman is symbolic of the perfect mind, and embodies the highest potential it can achieve. Free Shipping. Delivered by to all international destinations within 3 to 5 days, fully insured.

The most striking feature of the iconography of Lakshmi is her persistent association with the lotus. The meaning of the lotus, in relation to Goddess Lakshmi, refers to her purity and spiritual power. Rooted in the mud but blossoming above the water, completely uncontaminated by the mud, the lotus represents spiritual perfection and authority. Two divine characteristics of this supremely popular goddess.