Mighty HanumanThe beautiful Batik painting of lord Hanuman reveals some of the basic characteristics of this style of Indian painting, popular in states like Orissa, Bengal and Tamil Nadu. When Laxman was injured by an arrow during the war against Ravana, Hanuman was instructed to bring Sanjivani, the herbal tree from the Himalayas. Unable to recognize the particular plant, the son of the Air (Pavan putra) carried the entire hill. The Batik painting depicts the

Seated on Nandi

the upper part is left unadorned

delicate features

The borders of the wall hanging has been painted magenta

Kalamkari is a popular form of painting in India and as the name suggests

Bihar and its surroundings

A greater degree of gracefulness and accomplishment is manifest in the beautiful brass image of Lord Buddha

The seven horses signify the seven days a week and also represent the seven primary colours of the rainbow or light

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on the Full Moon day after Durga Puja

Depth - 4 cm

Weight :229 gm

Lakshmi is the wife of Vishnu