Mangal Murti God GanapatiThe gem stone figure of the Lord Ganesha has been nicely carved out by the sculptor with some rare sense of artistic excellence. The Elephant Headed Lord is considered the most auspicious one and he is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual. It is considered that if we worship the Lord of wisdom at the beginning of any undertaking: be it a journey or education or profession, the practice will bring good luck for us.

is surrounded by a host of animals that shows how the Buddha is preaching his non-violence towards all human beings as well as the animals

Mantras are typically repeated hundreds or even thousands of times

Batik literally means 'wax writing'

Intoxicated by his victory

Lord Ganesha is the Giver of Success associated with bountiful harvests and general abundance in life

the Lord is carved out in a dancing posture

Material : Albizzia lebbeck wood

Material :  925 Silver

and none are damned forever

Who is this god whose being comprises and transcends everything

This two-volume work explains in detail the religious and spiritual significance of the temple by means of copious references to Sanskrit texts--both sacred and scientific

Batik as an art form is quite spontaneous and one can open up new vistas through this form