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The face of the lord in this sculpture radiates peace and fulfillment. The features are so well defined; these accentuate a feel of reality. The Lord is seen engrossed in the Jnana mudra. Jnana Mudra or Gyan Mudra is one of the most common yogic mudra used in meditation. In Sanskrit, the word...

Carved out of wood, the sculpture of Buddha reflects enlightenment. In its spiritual poise lies the magic of craftsmanship found in Odisha, located in the east of India. With abundance of structural and sculptural efficacy, the region knows it history well. Inspiration abounds here, with design...

Each Mudras or peculiar hand gestures that can be seen in statues of Buddha have their own meaning, providing insights into an enlightened life. Dharmachakra mudra is one such unique hand gesture as sculpted in this wood sculpture. Translated from Buddhism as the wheel of Dharma, the distinctive...

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,...

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 wood, Buddha is depicted as giving one of his sermons. The serenity (Prashanta in Sanskrit) on his...

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 wood, Buddha is depicted as giving one of his sermons. The serenity (Prashanta in Sanskrit) on his...

While many ancient Indian texts have captured the physical intimacy in detail in a relationship of adult men and women, the texts written by Mallanga Vatsayana is most detailed and followed most widely. As per Hindu texts Kama Deva is considered the god of desire, intention and pleasure. The Kama...

While many ancient Indian texts have captured the physical intimacy in detail in a relationship of adult men and women, the texts written by Mallanga Vatsayana is most detailed and followed most widely. As per Hindu texts Kama Deva is considered the god of desire, intention and pleasure. The Kama...

This wood sculpture captures the crucifixion of Jesus. The word crucifixion comes from the Latin word "crucifixio," or "crucifixus," meaning "fixed to a cross." Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, died on a Roman cross as recorded in Matthew 27:27-56, Mark 15:21-38, Luke 23:26-49, and...

While being an exquisite piece of art, the sculpture of the cyclist conveys a far deeper meaning. The rolling wheels while showcase forward movement and positive energy, the forward leaning posture captures the intent and the focus of the rider. The movement of the legs encapsulates the efforts...