The anthropomorphic representation of divine weapons in the Hindu pantheon. These personified weapons are depicted either in human form or as emerging from the weapon and sometimes include minor deities. The most common ayudhapurushas are associated with Vishnu.
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A flower motif based on the dhawadi flower (Woodfordia fruticosa), commonly found in bagh prints.
Celestial figure of a young, beautiful woman in Indian art and mythology, often associated with nature. The Sanskrit term madanika…
Also known as jaal, it is a rich, dense scrolling pattern of floral and vine motifs woven across the body…
The Tamil term for the mango-shaped motif that is also known as kairi and paisley. Although it is visually identical…
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