Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Durga puja is an annual Hindu festival in Asia


Durga puja is an annual Hindu festival in Asia that celebrates worship of the goddess Durga. Goddess Durga is the owner of divine power and demolisher of evil. Durga Puja is widely celebrated in the Indian states of West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, and Orissa. This is also known as Dussehra and Navratra in other parts of India. The worship of the Goddess Durga is celebrated in the month of Ashwin. Goddess Durga was created as a warrior goddess to fight an asura (demon) named Mahishasura.The. The Gods, in dismay, combined their powers to create a beautiful maiden, and each placed his or her most potent weapon in one of her ten hands riding a lion. Hundreds of puja pandals are set up every year in the all over the India. The whole country is adorned with many colorful pandal, glorious "Pratima", colorful lighting and sounds. The puja in West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, and Orissa are famous.

Durga Puja is one of the most popular celebrations of the Hindus. Navratra is a 9 days major festival of India where we worship the nine forms of Hindu goddess Durga. This festival continues for ten days. Tenth day is called Vijay Dasami or Dussehra. As the Hindu mythology this festival is celebrated for the triumph of good over evil. Hindu Goddess Durga killed the Asura (Devil) Mahisasura to save people of this world and bring peace and harmony on this earth. All the nine days of this festival have their own significance and we worship the nine forms of goddess Durgas on these days. The last day we do Aparajitha puja or Shami puja which we celebrated as Vijay Dasami or Dussehra. 

The whole festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. In Gujarat Garwa dance is a very famous dance held during this festival. All wear new dresses, shoes. During this festival bhajana, kirtana, (devotional songs) all these are hold on. People go out to visit the idols of Devi Durga, eat foods, at many places fair are arranged where people enjoy with great joy and fun.
In this Navratra Gangesindia is providing 10% off on all the Maa Durga idols. Celebrate this Navratra with idols from Gangesindia.

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism

Gautam Buddha
Have you seen the statues of the Buddha many times before. They come in different shapes and sizes. They look a bit 'funny, and every time the statue will make you smile ... just a little '! You've seen them in your local Chinese restaurant to be sure. You have heard that they are elements that are very lucky to be around, because they symbolize wealth and prosperity. Of course, this sounds very interesting (and desirable) to you.

Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism called faith. It is the character played by most of the statues of Buddha in the world. The first pieces of the Buddha were not created until four or five centuries after Buddha's death. This was done out of respect for him. Therefore, there is no evidence that the form can be used to represent accurately. What we know is that it was an Indian prince who lived from 563-483 BC. His philosophy does not believe in a personal God who punishes evil of our actions or to reward our good works. The path to enlightenment to acquire Nirvana is the most important goal of Buddhism. The founder himself is the one that has learned the truth of nature and lit. You could say that the Buddha is just a human being has a spiritual transformation in the life it reflects.

Statue of Buddha is often said to bring good luck, prosperity, happiness and prosperity. His relationship with Buddhism is an important factor in determining its proper place in his vintage collection. This figure compared to the value of a work of art is something to seriously consider before making a choice. Any pieces you must say something about yourself and your life is going mobile. Enjoy your shopping experience!


Friday, 5 August 2011

Hindu God - Ganesha


Hindu gods Ganesha Statues, Ganesha is the elephant-headed god of overcoming obstacles. It also happens to be the patron god of writers.

Ganesha rides a rat that represents the demon of vanity and impertinence subjugated. The shell is the sound that creates Akash. The laddu (sweet) represents Sattva. The snakes represent control of the poisons of the passions and refer to Shiva, Ganesh's father. Ax removes the bondage of desires. The mudra grants fearlessness. The broken tusk Ganesha is one with which he wrote the Mahabharata.

Lord Ganesha or Ganesh is simply a very important Hindu god like all the spiritual and tantric Hindu customs of worship is addressed to Lord Ganesha. He is the Hindu elephant-headed god. So, you've made the right decision, if you designed the place of Ganesha idols in your home. Statues of God are not only intended for decoration, they work like magic to improve the quality of a house promising.

People are particularly fond of the beautiful statues of Lord Ganesha, as they say that every good deed or 'Shubha' has begun, and the worship of God, Ganesha. So if you have a statue of the god of your home you should always be ready to worship him. And 'quite common to decorate the houses with statues of Hindu gods in Hinduism. In fact, it's pretty hard to find homes where there is this type.

Ganesha is revered as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. The devotees of Ganesha are known as "gāṇapatya 'and the festival to celebrate and glorify called Ganesh Chaturthi. Puranas say that on the fourth day of each month, known as Chaturthi, is especially suitable for the worship of Ganesha. It is believed Ganesha Chaturthi who was born in the month of Bhadra (September), where Ganesha Chaturthi festival begins and is held for ten days, esp. Maharashtra (India), although in some parts of the country, this festival is celebrated for five seven or twenty-one days.
Ganges India is where you can buy Ganesh Paintings and other online Indian Fine Arts. The Charter of this site to reproduce and keep alive the ancient tradition of Indian miniature paintings.

Thursday, 21 July 2011

Budha Statue

Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism, and the figure is the statue of Buddha. It was an Indian prince, who lived 563-483 BC Buddhism is a religious philosophy that, unlike many other traditional religions do not believe in a personal God who punishes our misdeeds, and rewards good deeds individually. It was originally started as a philosophy atheistic. It is based on the Noble Eightfold Path and the four truths. The statue represents the Buddha "Enlightened One." Four Noble Truths are: that suffering is part of life, lust is what causes pain, suffering ceases when desire will stop, and that the only way to beat the desire and suffering is to follow the Noble Eight fold Path.

It is believed that the first Buddha statue was not created until 400-500 hundred years after Buddha's death out of respect. Therefore statues are not an exact replica of the person and there is no "right way" to represent him. The artist had artistic freedom in this area. But there are certain characteristics and symbolic elements that you will find at least one in every Buddha statue.

In the first Buddha statue, the figure of both hands with the ring finger of his left hand thumb and forefinger of your right hand touching the thumb to make a circle with the other three fingers were true. It is not sure what it symbolizes.
Statues of Buddha in different positions were designed specifically to teach certain lessons of philosophy. There are a variety of them, like the standing Buddha, Sleeping Buddha, the Laughing Buddha, the blessing of the Buddha, meditating Buddha, the teachings of Buddha statues in different positions, etc. have different meanings and teachings.

Large statues of Buddha are carved. They are unique to the creativity of artisans and statues of Buddha work. The fine arts and skills acquired by their ancestors down for generations. The best place to buy statues of Buddha from India, Nepal. India, Lalitpur is the heart of the handicraft industry in Nepal. This is where most of the Newar artists live.
Buddha statues are made of different materials. In these shops you will find a series of statues of various materials such as gold, antique, oxidized, copper, bronze, brass, silver, wood, resin, crystal statues, etc.

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Hanuman - Hindu God

Lord Hanuman is one of the most beloved of the gods worshiped by Hindus over a large number of devotees throughout India and the world. People refer to him as "Bajrang Bali ',' Pavan Putra 'and' Anjani Nandan ', 108 his name three, whom he met.

Some of the most visited shrines in India has built for him is the Sankat Mochan temple in Varanasi, Sri Anjaneyar temple Ambur, Tamilnadu and Jakhu Temple Shimla. There is also a "temple of Dattatreya" in the center of Trinidad, which has a statue 85 meters high and the most beloved of God.


Maruti was born, "vanaras" or "ape-like race." Anjaneya is also known as "Pavan Putra," Lord, Pavan, the god of the wind plays an important role in the birth of Anjaneya. Hanuman met by Lord Rama during his exile in the jungle, and then helped save the Goddess Sita from the kingdom of Ravana. He helped with one hand Lakshman back to life when the "Sanjeevni" to the mountain "Gandhamadan".

As a child, Hanuman very naughty! He mistakes the sun even food and chased after. Indra got angry and hit her jaw, leaving the unconscious. Pavana carried him Patala or bottom of the world, and the air had grown from the earth. The creator, Brahma and asked him to come back and calm him, the gods awarded numerous prizes to the divine child, making him very powerful, immortal and invincible.

When he was young, had abused his power in order to irritate the saints. When the wise man knows that the child was the cause of all their problems, they put a little 'curse on him to forget his divine abilities, and only remembered it when someone reminds him that he is authorized.

Hanuman Hindu God Is A passion UN Dedicate Rama. There are many Hindu gods they Dees one with a lot of meanings, one from Hindus believe in the power and lifetime deities, they have a great respectable to them.

Wallpaper Hanuman is one of the few that are very distinctive in design, as it is colorful and has a drawing of a man who looks like one, but not really a man. It's hard to imagine, but still worth downloading, anytime. Moreover, the design also different flowers that surround the deity, and is made to show how he was rich. Hindus believe that when they love, they can be successful as well. No wonder many people want a wallpaper of him on their computer or mobile phone

Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Oil Paintings

When you look at oil paintings, will be amazed by the use of color and perception. You will find that the artist has tried to capture the essence of city life and his paintings are based mainly in the urban landscape. The great painters and artists of the past have chosen to work in oil paints, because he made a very realistic output. The paintings were different from those produced by the color of water, as oil paintings was very rich and attractive.


This is considered an original collection. When you look at the paintings closely, you can hardly recognize them as paintings, but when you look from afar, you will find the clear, sharp images. Some of the other collections include the collection of women. This collection is figurative paintings of women. This collection is painted in a unique way. The fabric is first coated with a primer and a soft texture is created. A fabric is glued to the screen and any oil painting done on canvas. When you see the image, you will feel as if the fabric is on the cover of the original painting. In most paintings, canvas works and a curtain that hangs in front of women. Oil and airbrush used to bring the maximum effect.

You will love the natural landscape, such as paintings of lakes and parks of Chicago. Most of them have made some contacts, and watercolor, line of flight, and painted in vivid oil colors to give a more complete. If you want to look at some of the other paintings, you might want to visit Artprintsetc.com. If you're an art lover, you just take some time to visit this site. They are paintings of categories such as urban landscapes, figurative and cityscape.

Oil paintings began in the Middle Ages, when demand for water resistant paint was on top. The great artists have chosen to oil paints because of its durability and resistance to long term. Thanks to these great men, due to the use of oil paints are only able to enjoy the wonderful collection of various artists.

Thursday, 7 July 2011

Hindu Godess - Laxmi


Hindu statues promise a gift to anyone. Goddess Laxmi as the goddess of wealth, prosperity, happiness and abundance, is the life force of all creation. Today, the importance of wealth, this would be an ideal gift for anyone.
So, is the right decision, if the planned gift of a statue of Goddess Laxmi. Hindus celebrate the festival, which is known as Diwali, in his honor. The whole house was cleaned today and in the evening, Diya is enlightened and crackers are burst. Diwali is a festival of the Hindus is very important, has spent a lot of pomp and a lot of fun and worship. Exchange of sweets and gifts people to each other. Lord Ganesha is considered the removal of all obstacles and the beginning of the Lord. He is considered the god of intellect and wisdom. He is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The legend says it was Parvati who created Ganesha. So, if anyone with friends or relatives who want to start a new project, or a new job, or are moving into a new house, wood statue of Ganesha is an ideal gift that will never forget.