Hindu Goddess Devi Laxmi

Maa Laxmi also known as Maha Lakshmi. Mahalakshmi is said to bring good luck. She is believed to protect her devotees from all kinds of misery and money-related sorrow. Lakshmi in Sanskrit is derived from its elemental form laks, meaning “to perceive or observe”.This is synonymous with laksya, meaning “aim” or “objective”.                                           

 

 Maa Lakshmi    

Lakshmi is the Hindu Goddess Who Governs All form of Wealth and Success and the Paths, Means and Results of all forms of Prosperity. Mother Lakshmi is often depicted in several colors: Pink, Gold and White. When Lakshmi's skin color is Pink, She is the Divine Mother. When Her skin is Gold, She is the Universal Shakti and when Her skin is white, She is Mother Earth.

Lakshmi Devi is always depicted sitting or standing on a lotus with golden coins flowing in an endless stream from one of her hands~ symbolic of when the lotus of wisdom blossoms, the wealth of good and noble qualities appears and Lakshmi's blessings are present. It is for our Divine Mother, Sri Lakshmi, for whom this site is dedicated. Enjoy and much Peace to you!

Sitting Lord Ganesha Handmade Brass Statue

Buddha of Boundless Light

Buddha of Boundless Light

Amitabha Buddha, who is also called Amita or Amida Buddha, probably is the best known of the Dhyani Buddhas. Amitabha symbolizes mercy and wisdom. He is associated with the third skandha, that of perception.

In this statue, Amitabha's hands are in a meditation mudra. His symbol is the lotus, representing gentleness and purity.His yellow color symbolises earth and fertility and he hold a wish - fulfilling jewel.

Amitābha possesses infinite merits resulting from good deeds over countless past lives as a bodhisattva named Dharmakāra. "Amitābha" is translatable as "Infinite Light," hence Amitābha is also called "The Buddha of Immeasurable Life and Light".

In Tibet the two forms are never confounded, and Amitayus is worshiped in a special ceremony for obtaining long life. He is depicted wearing ornaments and a crown and holding the ambrosia vase from which spill the jewels of eternal life.

Can also be used as a gift or home decor for your home or your loved ones. As it has too much of positive energy, which can help them and you feel the change in environment. As this statue is of Buddha Amitabha who is Buddha of Boundless light and he can also bring light may be a new phase in your life.

Damru

Damru

A damaru (Skt.damaru; Tibetan ཌཱ་མ་རུ; Devanagari: डमरु) or damru is a small two-headed drum, used in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism.Damru is known as the instrument of Lord Shiva. Damru was first created by Shiva to produce spiritual sounds by which this whole universe has been created and regulated.

 Drum is played single handedly. The strikers are typically beads fastened to the ends of leather cords around the waist of the damaru. Knots in the leather can also be used as strikers, also crochet material is common. As the player waves the drum using a twisting wrist motion, the strikers beat on the drumhead.

The damaru is known as a power drum, and when played, it is believed to generate spiritual energy. It is associated with the Hindu deity Shiva. It is believed that Sanskrit language was recognized by the drumbeats of the damaru, and his performance of the cosmic dance of tandava. The damaru is used by itinerant musicians of all stripes, due to its small portable size.

According to cosmology, the universe emerges from the primeval sound of Damru  and in which it dissolves into, before re-emerging again. Sound of Damru removes all negative vibes and bad energies from home.

Also it is a very nice gift item or you can also use to keep it in your home.

Playing Tabla Lord Ganesha

Playing Tabla Lord Ganesha

Lord Ganesha statues are becoming favorite home decor product these days as they both look nice and bring in a spirit of optimism, wherever the statues are placed. Most people feel that there is a benefit of giving away only favors and gifts that are going to be kept and not thrown and Lord Ganesha statues are one of the perfect option available.

Lord Ganesha statues in different postures and heart stealing appearances made in brass make it more eye catching. These statues are perfect for home decor. You can place Ganesha statues any where in your home like  kitchen, bedroom or living room.

Even placing the statue or a small sculpture of Lord Ganesha in your home or office is supposed to be bring in positivity for you, besides being an attractive decorative feature.

Given this scenario a large number of people are buying artifacts which capture the grace and glory of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha playing tabla idols or any musical instrument can be used for home decor or as gifts.

Meditating Tara Buddha

Meditating Tara Buddha

Tara (Sanskrit: तारा, tārā; Tib. སྒྲོལ་མ, Drolma) or Ārya Tārā, also known as Jetsun Dolma (Tibetan language:rje btsun sgrol ma) in Tibetan Buddhism, is a female Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who appears as a female Buddha in Vajrayana Buddhism. She is known as the "mother of liberation", and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements.

Green Tārā, (Syamatara) known as the Buddha of enlightened activity. She is the female aspect of Avalokiteśvara. Tārā is also known as a saviouress, as a heavenly deity who hears the cries of beings
experiencing misery in saṃsāra.

 She is the protectress of navigation and earthly travel, as well as of spiritual travel along the path to enlightenment. As the statue of tara buddha is in meditating posture. It brings in more positivity in the house. So you can use it as a gift item to gift it to your loved ones so that her positivity brings positivity in their life.

Manjira

The manjïrà (manjeera) is a traditional percussion instrument of Indian Culture. In its simplest form, it is a pair of small hand cymbals. It is also known as manjeera, taal, jalra, khartàl or kartàl, Gini (ଗିନି).

Manjira

They often accompany folk or devotional music. It is used in various religious ceremonies of India, especially bhajans. The manjira is an ancient instrument. Pictures of it have been found in temples dating back to the earliest times.

Manjira are usually made of bronze, brass, copper zinc or Bell metal and connected with a copper cord which passes through holes in their center. They produce a rhythmic tinkling sound when struck together. The sound's pitch varies according to their size, weight and the material of their construction. A player can also adjust the timbre by varying the point of contact while playing.
Larger version of majira, Taal.

The manjira can also consist of a wooden frame with two long, straight handles that connect to each other with two short wooden handles; the open space between the long handles has a wooden separator that separates two rows of three brass cymbal. There are also small cymbals fixed into wood blocks forming another type of instrument also known as Kartal.

Kartal

They are also use as the istruments to disintegrate the negative energies around you. Basically manjira is played in the aarti of Indian Gods & Goddesses for devotional music.

Manjira in Tibetan style is known as tingsha which is a small for majira. These cymbals used in prayer and rituals by Tibetan Buddhist practitioners. Two cymbals are joined together by a leather strap or cotton string. Manjira is mainly made of brass metal, but antique style cymbals are made from special bronze alloys that produce harmonic overtones. Though Manjira is a small metal instrument, but it produces a sweet tinkling sound when struck together.