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Exotic India’s Large Garden Statues collection is a celebration of grandeur in the great outdoors. Made from durable materials such as stone, wood, brass, and bronze, these statues represent Hindu gods and goddesses, large Buddhist sculptures, spiritual ritual decor, and royal animal motifs and architectural details, inspired by the heritage of India. Despite their large sizes, these statues are decorated with handcrafted detailing and finishing, making them a centerpiece to have in your gardens, courtyards, heritage hotels, or as a part of luxury architectural plans.
Indian sculpture has always been sacred, symbolic, and integrally connected to the natural world. From the granite guardians of the Chola temples of Tamil Nadu, to the celestial nymphs dancing on the ledges of Khajuraho, to the meditating Buddhas carved into the cave temples of Ellora and Ajanta, Indian tradition places art within the open embrace of nature.
Exotic India’s garden statues represent this same heritage, inviting you to create a modern sanctuary that reflects the rhythms of nature and artistry of human hands.
While each garden is a reflection of those who look after it, here are a few ways in which you can begin adding these garden statues to your space-
🔶Create a Focal Point: Place statues at the end of walkways, near water bodies, or under a sacred tree to draw the eye and create a peaceful atmosphere.
🔶Use Pedestals or Platforms: Elevating sacred statues protects them from damage and evokes the traditional plinths seen in temple architecture, giving the garden an air of the ancient shrines.
🔶Blend with Natural Elements: Surround your statues with flowering plants, gravel, or stone arrangements to make the art feel at home in nature.
🔶Lighting: Soft lighting during dusk or nighttime can bring dramatic depth and divinity to your sculpture. Alternatively, you can place the statue in a corner or area where the sunlight and moonlight naturally play with its surface, giving the sculpture a different feel at each hour of the day.
The best part of having a garden statue at home is that the upkeep is minimal. Everything, including aging and natural wear and tear, becomes a part of its story and beauty. However, if you want to keep your garden decor clean, here are a few easy tips to follow-
Periodic cleaning with a soft brush or cloth will help remove dust and debris. Avoid harsh chemicals. For brass and bronze, a natural polish using lemon and salt or specialized metal cleaners helps maintain their shine.
Keep them under a sheltered outdoor space or apply natural protective oils to prevent weather damage.
In extreme weather conditions (heavy monsoon or direct summer heat), consider temporary covers or protective enclosures.
Check for cracks or wear due to natural settling and weathering, and address them early to preserve the statue’s integrity.
🔶Sculpture - Sculpture is the art of making forms and figures in clay or other materials or a product of such an art.
🔶Bust - A person or thing that is a total failure. The definition of bust is a word used for a woman's breasts or a sculpture of a person from the neck up.
🔶Monument - The definition of a monument is a structure, building, statue, gravestone, or other item designed or constructed to honor someone.
🔶Figurine - A small carved or molded figure; a statuette.
🔶Statuary - The art of making statues
🔶Effigy - A crude figure or dummy representing a hated person or group. The definition of an effigy is a statue or likeness of a person.
🔶Sculpturesque - Suggestive of or having the qualities of sculpture.
In Favor :-
With statues, we can make future generations understand the contributions made by the leaders and the importance of historical places.
🔶Would enhance the tourism sector of a country.
🔶In the long run, it can become a revenue-generating sources.
🔶It will also help in creating employment opportunities.
Public Private Partnership (PPP) model would be better; they would take care of the investment and returns thereon.
Against :-
🔶For a developing country like ours, it would be wiser to spend the money on solving other critical issues.
🔶It seems ridiculous to spend crores of rupees on building statues when we have the loan of billions on our heads.
🔶There is also no guarantee that the tall statues will attract tourists.
Size in art matters because of its power to impact the way audiences respond. There's something about large-scale objects that affects our intuitive senses and emotions, chastening us with a reverent feeling. The size of an artwork should be regarded with the same importance as its composition. Works that are too small could be overwhelmed by the room, and works that are too big could overwhelm the room altogether.
Size is simply the relationship between the areas occupied by one shape to that of the area occupied by another. Art appreciation helps open up the mindset of the people, by listening to different perspectives and views as well as interpretations of the art, it encourages thoughtful conversation and the understanding that there is more than one approach to everything.
Brass is one of the metals which are known for its brilliant shine and luster. It is a metal alloy composed of copper and zinc, and some proportions of other elements that make it a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. This is why artisans and sculptors use brass to make aesthetic idols that can be kept outside for many years without losing their shine.
The biggest or tallest statue of Lord Shiva in the world is located in the Nathdwara city of the Rajasthan state in India. It is known as “Viswas Swaroopam”, which means “Statue of belief”. The statue is 369 feet high and is made of Panchaloha (five metals) – Gold, Silver, Iron, Copper, and Zinc. It depicts all the divine characteristics and expressions of Lord Shiva. There is a statue of Nandi on the right side of Shiva’s statue in the Rajsamand district, and its height is calculated to be 25 feet.
The biggest statue of Nandi (bull vehicle of Lord Shiva) in the world is located in the Mahanandi, also known as Mahanandiswara Temple. This temple dates back to the 7th century and is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The beautiful Nandi statue faces the Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple. It has a height of 15 feet and a length of 27 feet.
Our garden statues are handcrafted in brass, bronze, stone, wood, and durable fiber. Each material is carefully chosen for its longevity, weather resistance, and traditional authenticity.
Yes. Many of our sculptures are designed specifically for outdoor use. However, we recommend minimal shelter or maintenance depending on the material and climate if you want to preserve the original appearance of the material. On the other hand, if it suits, you can let the material interact with natural elements, a process that gives the sculptures an artistic, aged appearance.
Consider the theme and size of your garden, your personal or spiritual connection to a deity or motif, and the material that best suits your local climate. You can also browse by iconography- Ganesha for prosperity, Buddha for peace, Nataraja for energy, Apsara statues for ornamental decor, or animal motifs for protection and power.
To display a large garden statue-
🔶Use a stable pedestal or plinth to ensure stability.
🔶Choose a focal location- near a water body, under a tree, or at the entrance.
🔶Make sure the surface is level and can bear the weight.
🔶For large and heavy statues, consider professional installation.
🔶Brass/Bronze: Wipe with a soft cloth and polish with a gentle metal cleaner or natural lemon-salt solution.
🔶Stone: Clean using a soft brush and mild soap; avoid harsh acids.
🔶Wood: Keep under a canopy or use natural wood oils to preserve the finish.
Yes. Brass and bronze statues may develop a patina that adds to their natural beauty. Stone and wood may weather slightly, reflecting natural aging. These changes are normal and often desired. If you prefer the original look, regular care and protective coatings can help preserve it.
Yes. Many of our statues are created with iconographic precision and are aligned with Vastu and traditional spiritual practices. You may consult a Vastu expert for ideal placement based on the statue’s deity and iconography.
Yes. Please reach out to our team for commissions or large-scale installations, especially if you are designing a temple, resort, or institutional space.
We use specialized packaging and trusted logistics partners for safe delivery across India and worldwide. Our team will assist you with all shipping queries after purchase.
Transform your open spaces into soulful sanctuaries with garden statues for sale at Exotic India. For the designers of a heritage-style courtyard, a meditative landscape, or the collector looking for a garden statue for home, our monumental sculptures are your chance to walk among the divines, under an open sky.
Let your garden speak in the language of ancient artistry
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