Hindu God Shiva Statues

Indian God Shiva are called Shaivites or Shaivas, Shaivism, along with traditions that focus on Vishnu and goddess Shakti are three of the most influential denominations in Hinduism. Shiva is usually worshipped in the abstract form of Shiva linga. In images, he is generally represented as immersed in deep meditation or dancing the Tandava upon Apasmara Purusha, the demon of ignorance in his manifestation of Nataraja, the lord of the dance. The Sanskrit word Shiva is an adjective meaning "auspicious, kind, gracious". As a proper name it means "The Auspicious One", used as a name for Rudra. In simple English transliteration it is written either as Shiva or Siva. The adjective siva, meaning "auspicious", is used as an attributive epithet not particularly of Rudra, but of several other Vedic deities.

Indian Buddha Statue

The Great Awakening Siddhartha is still a Bodhisattva, although this is the countless births in which he had already developed those supreme virtues and insights that lead to perfection. As a Buddha, the "Wake" is sometimes referred to by his family name of Gautama or Gautama, and this serves to distinguish him from the seven previous Buddha's of whom he was more truly the lineal descendant. Prince Siddhartha was brought up in luxury at the court in Kapilavatthu and kept in total ignorance of the old age, sickness and death to which all mundane beings are naturally subject.

Hindu Goddess Statues

Indian Goddesses worshiped in Hinduism are Lakshmi, Saraswati, Parvati, Durga, and Kali. Shaktism recognizes Shakti as the supreme goddess. The concept of Mahadevi as the supreme goddess emerged in historical religious literature as a term to define the powerful and influential nature of female deities in India. Throughout history, goddesses have been portrayed as the mother of the universe, through whose powers the universe is created and destroyed. The gradual changes in belief through time shape the concept of Mahadevi and express how the different Goddesses, though very different in personality, all carry the power of the universe on their shoulders.

Handmade Lord Hanuman Statues

Lord Hanuman was born to the humanoid creatures called the vanaras. His mother Anjana was an apsara who was born on earth as a female vanara due to a curse. She would be redeemed from this curse on her giving birth to a son. The Valmiki Ramayana states that his father Kesari was the son of Brihaspati and that Kesari also fought on Rama's side in the war against Ravana. Anjana and Kesari performed intense prayers to Shiva to get a child. Pleased with their devotion, Shiva granted them the boon they sought. Hanuman, in another interpretation, is the incarnation or reflection of Shiva himself. Lord Hanuman is a Hindu deity, who was an ardent devotee of Rama according to the Hindu legends. He is a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana and its various versions. A vanara (ape-like humanoid), Hanuman participated in Rama's war against the demon king Ravana. He is also considered the son of Vayu, who according to several mythological stories, played a role in his birth.

Lord Ganesha Statue

The flabby, placid, sensible, elephant-headed Ganesh, or Ganesha, is one of Hinduisms most popular deities. Ganesh is the remover of obstacles, the deity whom worshippers first acknowledge when they visit a temple. Ganesh is also benefactor of letters and of learning; Ganesh is the legendary scribe who, using his broken tusk, which he often holds, wrote down parts of the Mahabharata epic. Ganesha is remembered in marriages, worships, and auspicious functions so that unforeseen happenings can be prevented. As the bestower of buddhi (intellect), Ganesha can protect us from these limitations as well. While Ganesha remembrance can grant us learning in the areas of our choice, induce spirituality in our hearts, and rid our lives from hypocrisy and dishonesty, he can also purge our material suffering and give us comforts and luxuries.

Brass Statue of Goddess Saraswati

Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts, represents the free flow of wisdom and consciousness. She is the mother of the Vedas, and chants to her, called the 'Saraswati Vandana' often begin and end Vedic lessons. Saraswati is the daughter of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga. It is believed that goddess Saraswati endows human beings with the powers of speech, wisdom and learning. She has four hands representing four aspects of human personality in learning: mind, intellect, alertness and ego. She has sacred scriptures in one hand and a lotus – the symbol of true knowledge – in the second.With her other two hands she plays the music of love and life on a string instrument called the veena. She is dressed in white – the symbol of purity – and rides on a white swan – symbolizing Sattwa Guna or purity and discrimination. Saraswati is also a prominent figure in Buddhist iconography - the consort of Manjushri.

Brass Statue of Lord Natraj

Dancing Natraj, a depiction of the Dancing Shiva, is a well-renowned piece of art. Lord Shiva is the Indian deity for dance and is described as Lord Nataraja. (Nata-dance and raja-the king). The figure of Nataraja presenting the visual concept of Lord Shiva’s dance represents the faith that human life emanates from and consists of the five prime elements like fire, water, space, wind and earth. Nataraja holds Agni (fire) in his left hand, Ganga (water) in his tresses, Moon (akash) on his head, Damaru (wind) instrument in his right hand and his right foot resting on the Earth. This statue is beautiful depiction of Shiva dancing in the circle of Fire representing rebirth of life & the soul.