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Nepal, a country in South Asia, has a rich and diverse cultural heritage with a blend of various ethnic groups and religions. The country has a strong tradition of arts and crafts, painting, weaving and sculpture, including the making of beautiful handmade copper statues. Nepalese handmade copper statues are a beautiful and unique art form that are highly valued for their beauty and intricate details. In Nepal, the making of copper statues is considered a sacred art form, and our artisans come from families that have been doing this work for generations, and they take great pride in their craft....

Cambodia is a country located in Southeast Asia that has a rich and diverse culture. The Khmer people, who are the dominant ethnic group in Cambodia, have a long history dating back to the Angkor Empire, which ruled much of Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Here are some key elements of Cambodian culture: Religion: The majority of Cambodians practice Buddhism, which plays an important role in daily life and cultural practices. There are also significant minority populations of Muslims and Christians. Language: Khmer is the official language of Cambodia which has its own unique alphabet and...

Making of South Indian Bronze Sculpture using Lost-wax process The legacy of Chola bronze casting dates back to many centuries in making bronze sculptures using the lost-wax process.  The Sanskrit term for lost wax process is called “Madhuchehishthavidhanam”.  The lost wax technique is used to create sculptures in a variety of metals such as bronze, brass and other alloys. Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper, with additions of other metals like zinc, tin and nickel, making it an excellent choice for casting intricately detailed sculptures. Sculptures made of Bronze lasts hundreds of years due to its high strength,...

Goddess Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess worshipped for wealth and prosperity. Lakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu, and daughter of Bhrigu and Khyati. She is also called as "Shri", the feminine energy of Supreme Being and her four arms represents moksha, dharma, artha and kama. The Lotus in her hand is associated with purity of mind, body and soul. Lakshmi is worshipped by placing the deity or picture in the north-east corner of the house, placing flowers and lighting lamps filled with ghee. According to Hinduism, Friday is the auspicious day for Lakshmi and worshipping her in a clean environment...

Dasavataram: Lord Vishnu is one of the supreme deities in Hinduism, who is regarded as the preserver and protector of the universe. According to Hinduism, Vishnu is the ultimate reality and the source of creation, and one of the Trimurtis, along with Brahma, the creator, and Shiva, the destroyer. Vishnu is portrayed as a god with a blue complexion and depicted with four arms. Each arm holds a divine object, like, a conch shell (shankha), a discus (chakra), a mace (gada), and a lotus flower (padma). He is depicted resting on the coiled serpent Shesha floating on the cosmic waters, along...