A Saraswati murti with striking Hoysala influences. Sculpted from pure bronze and poised under a simhayali Kirtimukham archway. Maa Saraswati is the fair wife of Lord Brahma, the presiding deity over learning and the fine arts. As such, the Saraswati idol is incomplete without the long-necked veena, an Indian classical musical instrument.
The art of the Hoysala period flourished in the 10th-14th centuries under the architectural and iconographical patronage of the Hoysala dynasty rulers. It is characterised by traditional iconography, luxuriant adornment, and perfect symmetry and application of skill. The Saraswati puja murti that you see on this page is no exception.
A many-layered, lotus petal-engraved plinth of multiple quadrilateral tiers. A gigantic lotus-shaped throne, flanked by miniature peacocks (Saraswati Mata murti vahana). Finally, the exquisite-limbed chaturbhujadharini seated in ardhapadmasana.
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