Ganesha Embracing ShivlingaIn this spectacular velvet painting the Lord of Wisdom is shown embracing the Shibling. Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered gods in Hinduism and is worshipped first among all gods. Shivlingam is held in great respect by the Hindus and is a symbol of that which is invisible yet omnipresent. It is therefore a visible symbol of the Ultimate Reality which is present in us. The Shivalingam embodies the primeval energy of the Creator. It is believed

he is shown playing a violin

Velvet is brilliant and soft fabric

a local goddess of the Mithila region in Bihar

under which all the animals and people of the region took shelter

The painting sums up the day-to-day activities of the fair sex in a Warli tribal setting

Agni is the fire element

The beautiful brass figure of the 23 Tirthankara Shri Parsvanath is given a spectacular treatment with some exquisite carvings

is given here a vivid depiction with some spectacular lines and colour patterns

Rainbow moonstone is a valuable stone and its variegated color shades makes the rainbow moonstone a powerful gemstone

The enhancing brilliance of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric

and on her fourth hand she is holding a book

Mata Sherawali is also known as Wagheswari