Archive for the 'Art' Category

Tattooing Is A Permanent Form Of Art

In the Krishna faith, the process of initiation consists of the five purification processes that includes either the branding or the tattooing of the four symbols and wearing the tilaka markings.
This is viewed as a way to sanctify yourself so that your true spiritual nature can develop, because this process is not only applied to […]

Lakshmi In Forms Of Art

Tradition associates Lakshmi with Kubera, who was the ugly lord of the Yakshas, which was a race of supernatural creatures that lived outside the pale of civilization.
Their connection with Lakshmi springs from the fact that they were noted for a propensity for collecting, guarding, and distributing wealth. Association with Kubera deepens the aura of mystery […]

The Art Of Pottery In Kabul

Working with ceramics and creating well designed pots is an art form that is not exclusive to Western Europe, but sees a large production in places such as Kabul, Afghanistan. Unusual as it may seem to see this country as a potential place for exquisite pottery, this is something that has been practised for many […]