Seated Murugan Kartikeya SculptureThe seated Murugan Kartikeya brass figure is finely carved out. The three headed figure has some beautiful carvings on it. The figure is seated on a lotus and in a cross legged posture. He is hold his hands in a Namaskar posture. Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, was also known as Murugan. He is the Hindu god of war. He is the Commander in Chief of the army of the Devas. He is also the primary deity of the Kaumaram sect of Hinduism. Murugan is

mind and spirit

The characteristic batik effect in this painting is created by cracking of wax on the lighter hues and seeping in of the darker colors though them

She is also worshipped in other religions but is pronounced with different names

Lord Gautam Buddha gave up the lap of royal luxury in search of the Absolute Truth

yellow and orange

Madhubani paintings echo the innermost feelings of the women folk in Mithila

The lessons are followed by appendixes which are of no less interest

Airavata which enraged Durvasa

worshiped as a protector and preserver of the world

gave up the lap of royal luxury in search of the truth

cures indigestion

Sharp lines and curves and a rare combination of colours give the painting some real sparks