{"title":"WOODEN IDOLS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWOODEN IDOLS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe art of wood carving is almost as old as mankind. The early man used wood to make spears, tools, and other necessities, and later wood was also used to carve out idols of worship and decorative items. These antique wooden items are very rare, which make them precious collector’s items. Collectors looking for antique wooden objects and other decorative items can buy wooden carvings online from The Antique Story. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIndia has a rich tradition of wood craftsmanship. The elaborate detail and skill that went into each wooden carving can be seen in the ancient Indian temples. The ornate designs and delicate handwork are clearly visible on the doors, decorative roofs, and idols. Temples entirely carved out of wood stand testament to the skill and dexterity of our ancestors in wood work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAntique wooden objects and other items were generally made of teak and sheesham for their rich looks and texture. Wood carving as an art in India started in temples and palaces before it was used to make regular artefacts and furniture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMost of the antique wooden idols and sculptures are intricately hand carved making them even more precious and unique. Each state in India has a unique style of wooden craftsmanship based on the kind of the wood available in the region and the nature of work the artisans practiced. Some of the popular forms of antique wooden items of Andhra Pradesh are mythological figures, furniture, glazed toys made from red sanders, neem, and teak wood. In Karnataka, deities, chariots, ornate doors, furniture, and other artefacts were crafted from sandalwood and rosewood. Finely carved sculptures, furniture, and wooden architectural elements were made from teakwood and rose wood in Kerala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWooden antique items from India are popular across the globe. Unfortunately, most of the antique wooden objects are not available now due to the perishable nature of wood. So, when we find these vintage pieces, utmost care is taken to restore them to their original beauty. When you browse The Antique Story, you will find an exclusive selection of wooden antiques online. Buy these wooden carvings online to add a touch of luxury and character to any interior space. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"santana-lakshmi-carving","title":"SANTANA LAKSHMI CARVING","description":"\u003cp\u003eSANTANA LAKSHMI CARVING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intricately carved wooden chariot piece of a Santana Lakshmi – goddess of fertility and bestowing offspring, one of the eight manifestations of Lakshmi (Ashta Lakshmi) was once a part of a chariot. Santana Lakshmi is also believed to protect infants from all the diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemple cars or chariots also called as “Rathas” are vehicles used to carry idols of Hindu gods in processions on annual festival days. These are usually made of wood and in most cases have exquisite and intricate carvings on multiple set-in panels. 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Lord Vishnu then in the form of Narasimha (half lion-half man) slays Hiranyakashipu on his own lap, at twilight on the threshold of his house using his nails as weapons. Similar kind of intricately carved wooden  piece of Lord Narasimha and Hiranyakashipu were used to decorate chariots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemple cars or chariots also called as “Rathas” are vehicles used to carry idols of Hindu gods in processions on annual festival days. These are usually made of wood and in most cases have exquisite and intricate carvings on multiple set-in panels. The carvings can be images depicting stories from puranas, deities, mythical animals like Yali, ganas, dancers, real animals etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRathas from different parts of India vary in style and size. These rathas decorated with flowers and jewels are pulled with thick ropes by hundreds of devotees. The anglo-Indian term “Juggernaut” was inspired by the large temple cars at Jagannath temple, Puri. 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Kalinga was a serpent who had started living in the Yamuna river in Vrindavan and had poisoned the entire river thus making it very difficult for the residents and animals of Vrindavan. He was hiding there from Garuda, his eternal enemy. Once Krishna jumped into the river to retrieve a ball, Kalinga immediately tried to kill him. Krishna then grew to big proportions to take control over Kalinga and started dancing on his hood. He spared Kalinga on the behest of Kalinga’s wives and only when Kalinga promised not to harm anyone. Kalinga agreed to go back to his abode as his hood now carried the foot marks of Lord Krishna which would lend Garuda incapable of harming him. This episode is remembered as Kalinga Narthana in South India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are usually made of wood and in most cases have exquisite and intricate carvings on multiple set-in panels. 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Vishnu as Vamana went to Bali asking for alms and asks for land that he could occupy with his three footsteps. Bali readily agreed without realising that he was the great Vishnu himself. Vamana then grew into gigantic proportions and occupied earth and heaven in two of his footsteps. For lack of space Bali offers his head to Vamana for his third step and Vamana steps on it sending Bali to Patalaloka (netherworld). As a reward for his humility, Bali is allowed to return to earth once a year to check on his citizens. The Onam festival in Kerala and first day of Diwali in parts of India is related to return of Mahabali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntricately carved wooden chariot pieces like this one were also used to decorate chariots .Temple cars or chariots also called as “Rathas” are vehicles used to carry idols of Hindu gods in processions on annual festival days. These are usually made of wood and in most cases have exquisite and intricate carvings on multiple set-in panels. 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