Agni Introduction Agni is a prominent Hindu god from Vedic era. Agni simply means fire. Agni is one of the Dikapalas and is the guardian deity of the Southeast direction. Sculpture Information Agni sculpture is located at Vishnu temple of Siddheshwara at Newsa, Maharashtra (India). It dates back to year 1767. This Hemadpanti temple complex […]
Introduction: Kubera is a Hindu deity of wealth and protector of prosperity. Kubera is often depicted as a dwarf, with complexion of lotus leaves and a big belly. Sculpture Information: Dwarf God Kubera is seated with a nectar vessel / pot in his hand. He has big mustache which are commonly seen in Yakshas. To
Kubera’s sculpture is from Vishnu Temple in Siddheshwara at Newasa, Maharashtra (India). This sculpture represents simpler standing form of Lord Kubera. Japmala (rosery) in one hand and kamandalu or pot in other. An elephant can be seen near Kubera’s feet. Kubera’s elephant is known as Sarvabhauma. There is long and thick vanmala going across Kubera’s
Kubera is the god of wealth and prosperity in hiduism. In some sources, especially in Jain depictions, Kubera is depicted as a drunkard, signified by the “nectar vessel” in his hand. This sculpture is close to the Jain depiction of Kubera. Dwarf god Kubera is holding nectar vessel in right hand and mongoose in left
Ishana or Isana god is a vedic god. He is one of the dikpalas (guardian of directions) and is a protector of North East direction. Many time Isana is mistaken by Lord Shiva due to the common iconography of the both. Isana is often regarded as one of the five aspects or forms of Shiva,
Lord Varuna is one of the Dikpals (guardian of directions). He is the protector of West direction. In this sculpture, Varuna is depicted in simplest manner with four hands. Upper hands are holding Padmas (lotuses). Lower right is holding Japmala / rosery. Since the forth hand is damaged, we can assume that it must had
Nirṛti also spelled as Nirruti or Nirriti, is a Hindu deity, personifying death, decay, and sorrow. Nirrti is regarded as a Dikapala (“guardian of the directions”) of the southwest. The four handed Nirṛti has a terrific appearance with ill-looking eyes, a gaping mouth, and exposed teeth. The god is holding Khadga (sword) in his right
This is a sculpture of three headed and four handed (Chaturbhuja) standing Brahma. His upper right hand holds sacrificial ladle (shruk) and his upper left hand holds a lotus bud. He is holding a Kamandalu in his principal left hand. The object in his principal right hand is damaged. A male and a female attendants
God Varuna along with his consort Varunani or Varuni. The statue was carved out from Basalt. It dates back to the 8th century CE and was discovered in Karnataka. The sculpture is on display at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (formerly Prince of Wales Museum), Mumbai. Varuna and Varuni are seated on Varuna’s Mount
Here, the two-armed Varahi with a halo around her head stands with her face turned upward. She holds a club in her right hand and a child in her left. She is wearing a beautiful necklace, end of which is dangling between her breasts. She seems to be wearing a saree with a girdle reaching