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Nirgun Bhakti Bhaav is where no physical attributes are given. Only symbols. It is deeper heart felt devotion(of a bhakta) to God without any definable personality.
sometimes we draw symbol of OM or swastik, just Flute, Peacock feather
all we understand in heart our #Valentine
in present times no one will believe that once this was most prestigious vehicle! Decorated Carriage driven by #Elephants on celebrations/ festive occasions/ processions of #Maharaja(s), #Mysore! & other places as well.
what superb #Metal #craft was in Ancient India, #metallurgy? as its called? but then it was #VaastuKala #ShilpKala #sthapathy #shilpi master craftsmen created with prescribed formula, for each Statue/Deity, measured with fingers/palms. Lost wax method used during #Chola #kings
beautifull #Shankh #Conch once a musical instrument and also still used in rituals. for sacred rituals such conch are beautifully decorated, engraving done, plating with Gold/silver etc. it is now seen in rituals, with #Manipur dance and in Kerala, as one of #PanchVaadya?
since ages #women brought #water on head with pots of varying sizes, thus evolved #Art #craft #handicraft of making such beautifull cushion with #embroidery etc. thus #art becomes part of daily #life. Women have kept #Traditional art alive til now
#IndiraDevi daughter of Maharaj #Baroda & #Maharani of #Cooch Behar, daughter in law of #SunitiDevi was Beautiful & famous persona in her right. Even portrait was done. She made Saree as fashion statement. Mother of Rajamata #GayatriDevi. I think most travelled also