DOOR HANDLES, LOCKS & KNOCKERS

Door knobs with Indian Hindu symbols sound beautiful, and it's here!! 

Knobs and Door handles with God Krishna, Ganesha and Hanuman symbolize ushering in auspiciousness and bliss. The earliest door knockers are said to have come from Ancient Greece, when slaves were shackled to a large ring that would have been connected to the door to welcome visitors.

If the slave had slept off, the visitor would knock on the door to get the owner's attention. As door knockers transformed over time, folklore and spirituality were sources of inspiration for numerous of their patterns. 

• In the nineteenth century, a particularly popular door knocker that remains popular nowadays is the lion's head with its jaws gripping the ring. The lion is supposed to symbolize strength, dignity, security, and endurance. The home is protected with a Lion's head door knocker. 

  
  

• The palm door knocker is another beautiful design recognized all over the world. It was used as a sign of security and is believed to have evolved in Muslim countries; it symbolizes the Hand of Fatima and would indicate the presence of a Muslim in the residence.

  
  

• The Ganesha Door Handle symbolizes the elimination of any obstacles or evil energies at the entrance of the house. The enormous elephant trunk of Ganesha symbolizes the knowledge, judgment, and understanding required to achieve completeness in existence.

  
  

• The Lord Krishna door handle signifies the entry of the highest Lord of the Hindu pantheon. The majority of Hindus consider that Krishna is a manifestation of Vishnu, who is thought to be the ultimate avatar. All other gods are believed to be embodiments of him. Hindus venerate Krishna as a fighter, hero, guru, and philosopher.

  
  

• The door handles with Naga Kanya on them are probably the most beautiful piece. Naga Kanya is the benign deity of the three kingdoms as well as the snake of the spectrum. She is the child of the snake and the keeper of treasures. Nagas are sinuous entities from Hindu mythology who live in the netherworld and safeguard and carry out the Mother Goddess's wisdom.

  
  

  They are believed to preserve all mystical and profound teachings, only revealing them to individuals who contact them with modesty. In response, they provide the seekers gifts and protection. Naga Kanya is the queen of these snake protector supernatural beings. In areas of India's Eastern faiths, she stands out as a cherished mystical companion.

  
  

  Naga Kanya is most commonly depicted as a woman with a conch shell in her hands, a lower body representing a serpent, a torso portraying a human female, and bird feathers. Hooded cobras are typically seen hovering above her crown.

  
  

• The peacock handles are a beauty to behold!! The peacock, while having multiple implications to multiple ethnicities, is a useful emblem for strength, courage, assurance, and sometimes even holiness, which has been something most emperors across history have desired to be affiliated to.

  
  

• The snake handles look exquisite!! Snakes have been regarded as metaphors for romance, prosperity, sickness, healthcare, pharmacies, longevity, tragedy, and even intelligence.

FAQS

Q1. Why should door handles have deities on them?

Several hindu deities represent prosperity and warmth and thus door handles containing their symbols help in ushering in happiness, wealth and good health into our houses.

Q2. What does the devil door knocker represent?

The devil symbolized on the door knocker keeps evil spirits away from your residence.

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Our Indian door handles for sale bring you the designs and motifs from traditional Hindu and Buddhist temples into your home. What better way to improve the look and feel of your living space than bringing in images from the greatest spiritual traditions in the world? These door handles are embedded with incredibly fine details.

Many have profound symbolism built into their designs — including door handles depicting Lord Krishna, nymphs, and pairs of Naga-Kanya. Still others take on a more whimsical tone, depicting elephants, snakes, peacocks, and even abstract designs.

Exotic India also carries a beautiful collection of locks. These items are perfect for securing cabinets and doors, and they come in many different forms, both auspicious and purely decorative. We have options that depict Vishnu’s avatar Lord Krishna, the heroic monkey god Hanuman, the beloved Lord Ganesha, the great Lord Shiva, among many other religiously significant figures. We also carry a number of fish design locks.

In this section, you can also find door knockers. These are impressive decorative flourishes that are a must have for every home entrance. Our door knockers include demon designs, as well as floral, bull head, elephant, lion, and even Kirtimukha. These are hand made out of brass, ensuring long lasting quality and only the finest in artisanal achievement.

Exotic India’s selection of finely crafted handles, locks and knockers for sale are perfect ways to spruce up the details of your home. They are all lovingly made to serve a function while also giving you exquisite form.