Blogs on Statues

Gemstones, beautiful and radiant pieces are not just adornment for jewelry. Since the ancient period, stones like jade, amethyst, lapis lazuli, and coral have been a part of international trade systems, as luxury items used not only in ornamentation but also in the creation of appealing and refined pieces of art. Crafted into statues and articles of decoration, gemstones are a popular material among elite art lovers, who enjoy the glistening and rich details of precious stones. Ways in which you can add these artworks to your home, and the significance of gemstone decor according to Vaastu principles.

To have handcrafted artwork in your home is a dream for any art lover. The search for the perfect pieces to adorn your interior is an ongoing quest, taking you from local markets to online collections of statues and craft works. But your journey for the best statue and interior decoration does not end with finding them and bringing them home. Rather, another, more important phase begins- that of maintaining your handcrafted collections once they are in your home. The collectors and connoisseurs of art know that the task of cleaning and maintaining an artwork is a real challenge, especially because they are made from metals, woods, and stones that undergo aging, wear, and tear, loss of surface luster, and softening of details over a period of time. While an antique look adds value to the art, it is important to see that time does not affect your prized collections too much.

According to the Vedic custom, after the Prana Pratishtha ceremony which involves many rituals to invoke the presence of God inside the deities. The deities then become non-different from the actual personality of God. However, some devotional statues which have not undergone the ritualistic ceremony are kept for decoration and admiration purposes in the houses of Hindus. In this blog, you will learn cleaning and maintenance tips for your Hindu God brass statues.

The use of home decor statues for enhancing the beauty and elegance of the interiors has been a practice prevalent in India since ancient times. From the simple terracotta statues and figurines crafted during the Indus Valley Civilization to the intricately designed metal, wood, ivory, and different types of stone statues from medieval times, sculpting has been an essential aspect of the religion and culture across India.

Buddhist art portrays most faithfully all the significant stages in the history of Buddhism. Statues of the Buddha have always been historically important artistic, religious, and social symbols. Every notion of Buddhism, whether its iconographic features, literary evidence or deities of different types, have a perfect description and a reason behind. The symbols serve as signs of Buddha's teachings, good fortune, inner peace, and the motivating force that should be present in every human being. The messages learnt through them have been taught in different parts of the world for many centuries, but still continue to serve as a source of strength and motivation.

Kaashtha (काष्ठ), Daaru (दारु) Lakadi (लकड़ी), wood has many names in Indian culture which tell us about wood’s significance for the country and its tradition from the ancient times. Trees and plants such as Aama (mango), Peepal, Neem, Tulsi, and Shami are considered holy and abode of the divine element in the Hindu religion. These woods are chosen keeping in mind the rules laid down by ancient Shilpashastra and the requirement of Hindu Puja, in which the divine idol is treated regularly with Snana (ritual bathing), rubbing fragrant pastes such as Sandalwood paste and heat and light from the ritual lamp or Diya. Let us have a look at a few of these timeless woods here.