Showing posts with label carving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label carving. Show all posts

Monday, November 9, 2020

Fine art


 Fine art of carving restored on the Ma Hajiani Dargah in Worli. It was built in 1908 and restored a couple of years back to its former glory.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Ancient art


A beautiful figure sculpted out of the rock in one of the caves at Elephanta dating back to between 5th and 8th century.

Monday, December 19, 2016

Monochrome mania


Mural carved into the rock at Elephanta caves in Mumbai, dating back to between 5th to 8th centuries, designated a UNESCO World heritage site in 1987.

To view classic monochromes from around the world please click here

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Trimurti


The carving of Trimurti in Elephanta caves, 20 feet (6.1 m) in height, depicts a three-headed Shiva. The three heads are said to represent three essential aspects of Shiva: creation, protection, and destruction.
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation uses this image as their logo.

Thursday, December 11, 2014