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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In Jaina religious art, it is a motif featuring a three-tiered divine umbrella that appears in depictions of the Tirthankaras…
The depiction of a figure, usually a deity, with three heads. The so-called Pashupati Seal of Mohenjo-daro is an example…
A single-handed mudra or gesture that is meant to convey wonder. The palm faces inwards, towards the body, while the…
An asana or posture wherein the figure is depicted half-sitting on one folded leg while the other hangs at an…
A trident used as one of the principal symbols of Hinduism, and to a lesser extent by some Buddhist sects.…
An important motif in Vaishnavite Hinduism, it is offered as a garland to Krishna and Vishnu. It is usually identified…
A motif placed at the corner of a textile design. It is often a stylised mango or paisley motif decorated…
A mat comprising four square pieces of cloth joined together, it is a culturally significant object in the Banjara community.…