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Shiva Parvati - Ardhanarishvara (via ebay: Indian_ash)

The series is entitled “Folk Dishes of Japan” and various local dishes from Japan’s 47 prefectures are illustrated on the two sides of the 24 boxes. The same illustrations were used for a series of advertisements.

William Morris, Marigold wallpaper design, 1875

Swapnil Saxena wrote: Details of an incredible hand made relief on a beautiful pair of silver doors standing guard at Shila Mata Mandir is one of the noticeable feature in the temple complex. Depicting all the Nine Goddesses each for a day for Navratra at Amber Palace. (via Instagram: Swapnil Saxena)

These early 20th Century Sagun lamps function both as oil lamps and water pitchers with removable ladles for use in purifications and blessings. Covered in rich iconography we see Ganesha and Kaumari with their respective mounts or vehicles, the mouse and the peacock. The handles of these lamps are composed of the Naga Serpent Deity who in Hinduism is a nature spirit who protects springs, wells, and rivers. (via Jewel of the Lotus)