A circular symbol resembling and implying a point or a dot. It has several meanings in Indian philosophy: while the Upanishads suggest it as a marker of duality, in Tantra, it is seen as the source of consciousness. It is typically associated with Tantric ideals and is best exemplified in Modernist Neo-Tantric art, notably the paintings of SH Raza.
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A yogic asana (pose) in Hatha yoga, where the body is in a low squatting position.
The depiction of a figure, usually a deity, with an erect phallus. This portrayal is primarily associated with the Hindu…
From the Hindi word for the jasmine flower, it is a popular floral motif across several Indian textile practices, from…
Meaning “sunflower” in some South Asian languages, it is a motif used in the Bagh embroidery tradition of the Punjab…
A flower motif based on the dhawadi flower (Woodfordia fruticosa), commonly found in bagh prints.
Meaning the "mudra of unshakeable self-confidence," it is made by interlocking the fingers, placing the hands in front of or…
Literally meaning "circle of light", it is an arch-shaped ornamental element that is installed behind idols in Hindu temples. Meant…
The depiction of a figure, usually a deity, with three heads. The so-called Pashupati Seal of Mohenjo-daro is an example…