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Ashta Lakshmi
Jayasudha Parthasarathy
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 - The Ten Avatars of Lord Vishnu
Jayasudha Parthasarathy
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...
Wood Characteristics and Panel Care
Jayasudha Parthasarathy
Our wood panels are high relief carvings (deep carving) with great attention to fine details given to each carving in quality wood. The wood panels are machine carved showing intricate details and painstakingly hand finished for several hours, which includes removing rough edges, sanding, and finished with stain and lacquer. We work with a team of expert artists and wood carvers from around the world to bring out the excellence in each of our wood carvings. Some of the common wood we use are, Alder, Ash, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Beech, and etc. Alder The Versatile Hardwood! Fine grained wood similar to cherry,...
Brass Statue Care
Jayasudha Parthasarathy
Brass ages beautifully, but it benefits from a little care to retain its natural glow. Most of the time, simple routine attention is all that’s needed. Regularly dust the statue with a soft, dry cloth to prevent buildup of particles that can dull the surface. If fingerprints or light smudges appear, gently wipe with a slightly damp cloth and immediately dry it to avoid water spots. This cleaning method is more suitable for statues with antique patinas, and inlay color stonework finishes, as they do not require any additional care. For statues with a polished or glossy finish, an occasional...