Lord Ganesha Introduction: Lord Ganesha is the God of New Beginnings, Wisdom and Luck and Remover of Obstacles. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesha is also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Lambodara and Pillaiyar. He is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon—the god with an […]
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Introduction of Nandi: Nandi is the bull vahana (mount) of the Lord Shiva. He is also the guardian deity of Kailash, the abode of Shiva. Almost all Shiva temples display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine. Sculpture Information: Siddheshwara temple is part of the famous group of temples of God
Lord Indra Introduction: Lord Indra is the king of gods and also a god of Sky & rain. Indra is also a Dikpala or guardian of the east direction. Sculpture Information: Lord Indra’s sculpture is placed on the outer wall of Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneshwar (Odisha, India). The idol is standing in an Abhanga mudra with
Lord Kubera Introduction: Kubera is the lord of wealth and the ruler of the mythical realm of Alaka, which is said to be a city of immense beauty and luxury. Kubera is traditionally associated with material prosperity, treasure, and the protection of wealth. He is the god-king of the semi-divine yakshas in Hinduism` He is
God Surya Introduction: Lord Surya is the god of the Sun. He is the ruler of the planets and one of the Adityas (son of Aditi). Sculpture Information: The sculpture of standing Lord Surya is currently placed at the Indian Museum of Kolkata (West Bengal, India). The statue belongs to Bihar and is probably from the Pala Dynasty period
God Surya Introduction: Lord Surya is the god of the Sun. He is the ruler of the planets and one of the Adityas (son of Aditi). Sculpture Information: The stone sculpture of Lord Surya on a chariot is located near a traditional water spout in the Dattatreya area of Bhaktapur (Nepal). The statue is from the Malla Dynasty period
God Surya Introduction: Lord Surya is the god of the Sun. He is the ruler of the planets and one of the Adityas (son of Aditi). Sculpture Information: The sculpture of standing Lord Surya is currently placed at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) of Singapore. The statue belongs to India and is from the Pala-Sena Dynasty period i.e. circa
God Surya Introduction: Lord Surya is the god of the Sun. He is the ruler of the planets and one of the Adityas (son of Aditi). Sculpture Information: Surya on Chariot sculpture is one of the first depictions of Surya in a Hindu context and is located at the Virūpākṣa temple in Paṭṭadakal (Karnataka –
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Varuni Introduction: Goddess Varuni, also known as Varunani, is a consort of Lord Varuna. She is the goddess of wine, who emerged during the Samudra Manthana (churning of the ocean) and chose Lord Varuna as her consort. Sculpture Information: Goddess Varuni is seated on her mount Makara (a mystical sea creature) in Sukhasana (a type
Lord Varuna Introduction: Lord Varuna, a significant deity in Hindu mythology, is often depicted as the god of the oceans and the cosmic order. In Vedic cosmology, Varuna is the deity who maintains the natural order and cosmic law, known as “Rita.” Varuna is also a Dikpala or guardian of the western direction. Sculpture Information: Lord Varuna’s