Madhurakavi Alvar - Azhwar Saint of South India.

The dazzling effect of the figure is manifest

is part of the so-called catur vyūha

The second and third chapters discuss the historical speculation of mantra and the purpose of mantric practice and its practical aspect in Brahmanic and Buddhist traditions respectively

sparkling sequins and marvelous mirror works create sort of heaven on the cotton fabric

The beautiful Gond painting depicts three tribal women worshipping the nag god (snake god) with great reverence and respect

a specific herbal hill

The Ramayana speaks of the glory of the Rama Avatar

The beautiful images of Radha and Krishna are being given a refine and detail treatment by the sculptor

It indicates a great devotion and respect for parents

Lord Shiva is also a great ascetic and He is often shown engrossed in deep meditation

Lord Gopal was the apple of an eye for the Gopis in Vrindavan

Lord Shiva is here painted as Ardhnariswar (the right side being Shakti and the left side Shiva)