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Drishti Bommai Semiotics | Apotropaic Symbolism and the Unblinking Guardian | Indicus Crossections - Indicus Paints

Drishti Bommai Semiotics reveals how South India’s iconic guardian figure uses exaggerated eyes, teeth, horns, colour, and strategic placement to deflect harmful attention. Indicus Crossections explores this sophisticated visual language through anthropology, symbolism, and living craft traditions, showing how the Bommai protects not just a doorway or rooftop but the entire space it represents.

For more information about the paints: indicus.in/the-unblinking-sentinel-indicus-crossections-explores-drishti-bommai/

Drishti Bommai: Reviving The Tradition | South India’s Iconic Guardian Symbol - Indicus Paints

Through Drishti Bommai: Reviving The Tradition, Indicus Crossections explores one of South India’s most recognisable cultural symbols. From rooftops and construction sites to vehicles and public spaces, the Drishti Bommai reflects centuries of belief, craftsmanship, and visual storytelling while highlighting the challenges faced by artisans preserving this enduring tradition.

For more information about the paints: indicus.in/the-unblinking-sentinel-indicus-crossections-explores-drishti-bommai/