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Rosewood wall panels of Karnataka, a treasure for interior designers, and an amazing decor for your livingroom walls

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  Rosewood inlay work was ever practised in and around Mysore in the south Indian state of Karnataka for many centuries in the past. This art-form had always enjoyed the patronage of the Royal Maharajas of Mysore. The intricate & awe- inspiring Rosewood inlay work shows a marvelous refinement of workmanship. Diligent craftsmen smoothen the Rosewood and carefully etch designs depicting stories of the past on its surface. Traditionally, in ancient times, craftsmen painstakingly assembled precious ivory to fit into the etched grooves. But today, due to the ban on ivory, craftsmen meticulously inlay woods of different colours, acrylic, shell or plastic to create these impeccable works of art with almost the same looks as ivory. The craft of Rosewood inlay has evolved to satisfy modern trends & modern needs. Rosewood doors, chests, mirrors, coffee tables, boxes, partition screens, cupboards, cabinets and dining tables decorated with mesmerizing inlay work are part of th

The worldclass arts and crafts of India, created by India's brilliant master craftsmen, are extremely popular across Indian domestic and global luxury markets

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  ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः Replica of Chola Bronze Statue of Tanjore   Purchase Chola Bronze Statues (Replicas) from Cholan Arts at Amazon India here For exclusive Chola Bronze Statues (Replicas), write here to Poompuhar All Indian states have their own styles of art and crafts, creating an extraordinary treasure trove of unique craftsmanship . In fact, the rich and exotic appeal of high-quality handicraft goods produced by communities and tribes across different cultures and regions of India ‑ be it through the bold use of colours, patterns, texture or design ‑ is simply awe-inspiring, spanning the unknown, unheard of corners and the remotest interiors of the Indian subcontinent. The stunning beauty of these arts and crafts has not only attracted demand for them in a very big way just from the internal domestic market, but has also enabled this sector to carve a niche in the International Global Markets, making India one of the world's largest exporters an

Ivory- Carvings of Rajasthan in Northern India

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  ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः Rajasthan is counted among the aesthetically richest states of India, which boasts of dazzling arts and crafts. Whether it is lac, stone, leather work or ivory-carving, Rajasthan always has the best of best to offer as a souvenir.  Ivory-carving , using the tusks of elephants, is the most delicate craft-form that has flourished under the regal patronage in few historical cities of Rajasthan including Udaipur, Jaipur, Bharatpur and Jodhpur. One can find numerous samples of this kind of art-form in the form of cute delicate ivory figures of Hindu gods and goddesses with very minute carving. On top of all this, Jali-work of lace like intricacy is the testimony to the brilliance of ivory carvers. Ivory carving is not a new craft for India; it has been around for more than 4000 years in this country. Ivory Carving was popular even in the era of ancient and medieval princely states. The texture of ivory is very smooth, and whatever desi

The Sacred Vaikuntha Ekadashi Observed By The Hindus In The Holy Hindu Month of Margaasheersha (Dec-Jan)

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  ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः VAIKUNTA Ekadashi falls in the month of Marga-seersha (December-January) every year. This is observed with all solemnity in the temples of Lord Vishnu . Fasting is prescribed on all Ekadashis , that is, the 11th day of the lunar fortnight , twice a month.  Hindu Preserver God MahaVishnu In The Ocean Of Milk In Vaikuntha Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebration in tirumala Tirupathi Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebrations in Srirangam Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebrations in Srirangam Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebrations in Srirangam In this Kali Yuga , even if just one Ekadashi is observed with dispassion, faith and devotion, and if the mind is wholly fixed on Hari , one is freed from the rounds of birth and death. There is no doubt about this. The Hindu Scriptures give us their assurance on this point. Devotees fast on this day, observe vigil the whole night and do Japa , Hari Kirtan and meditation . Some do not take even a drop of water. Those who are unab