Multi Armed Collection

Mahamayuri Vidyaraja, Liao dynasty (916-1125), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Mahamayuri Vidyaraja, Liao dynasty (916-1125), 11th century. Multi-armed deity or bodhisattva seated on a lotus flower, carried on the back of a peacock

Gozanze Myo-o, Japan, 1680. Creator: Nakabayashi Gennai
Gozanze Myo-o, Japan, 1680

Six-Armed God Ganesha, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Six-Armed God Ganesha, 17th century

Fragment of Mother Goddesses (Matrika) Panel with Varahi, Kaumari, and Chamunda, 10th/11th century

The Sage Agastya Seated in Meditation on his Water Pot (Kumbha), 15th century

Tantric Temple Banner of a Dancing Goddess Flanked by Dakinis, 17th century

Double-Sided Painted Banner (Paubha) with God Shiva and Goddess Durga, 16th / 17th century
Double-Sided Painted Banner (Paubha) with God Shiva and Goddess Durga, 16th/17th century. The goddess Durga, dancing on a white snow lion

Temple Strut Fragment with Boar God, Varaha, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Temple Strut Fragment with Boar God, Varaha, 15th century

Four-Armed Dancing God Ganesha with His Rat Mount, 16th / 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Four-Armed Dancing God Ganesha with His Rat Mount, 16th/17th century

Tantric Deities Hevajra and Nairatmya in Ritual Embrace (Yab-Yum), c. 1600

Sarasvati, Goddess of Wisdom, Holding a Book and a Water Pot, 10th century

God Vishnu with Goddess Lakshmi and His Mount, Garuda, in Attendance, 11th century

Eight-Armed Dancing God Ganesha, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Eight-Armed Dancing God Ganesha, 17th/18th century

Four-Armed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana), 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Tantric Goddess Kamakala and Spouse in Ritual Embrace (yab-yum), 14th / 15th century
Tantric Goddess Kamakala and Spouse in Ritual Embrace (yab-yum), 14th/15th century

Plaque with Local Deity Ghantakarna and Spouse, c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Local Deity Ghantakarna and Spouse, c. 1600

A Goddess, possibly Uma, Champa period, 9th / 10th century. Creator: Unknown
A Goddess, possibly Uma, Champa period, 9th/10th century

Siva as Lord of the Dance, Indian Bronze From Madras, (Chola Dynasty), 10th century. 69 cm high. At Victoria and Albert Museum. London

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"Marvel at the Multi-Armed Deities: A Journey through Ancient Art" Step into a world of divine wonder as we explore the captivating realm of multi-armed deities. From the enigmatic Mahamayuri Vidyaraja of the Liao dynasty to the mesmerizing Gozanze Myo-o crafted by Nakabayashi Gennai, these masterpieces transport us back to a time when art and spirituality intertwined. Delve into the 11th-century mystery surrounding Mahamayuri Vidyaraja, whose multiple arms symbolize his immense power and ability to protect devotees from harm. As we move forward in time, witness the intricate craftsmanship of an unknown artist who brought forth Six-Armed God Ganesha in vibrant hues during the 17th century. The Fragment of Mother Goddesses Panel introduces us to Varahi, Kaumari, and Chamunda – fierce goddesses embodying strength and ferocity. Their many arms signify their multifaceted nature as they navigate both creation and destruction with unwavering resolve. Discover tranquility personified in The Sage Agastya Seated in Meditation on his Water Pot. This 15th-century masterpiece invites contemplation while showcasing Agastya's serene countenance amidst his water vessel – a symbol of purity and enlightenment. Uncover secrets hidden within Tantric Temple Banner adorned with a Dancing Goddess Flanked by Dakinis. Crafted during the 17th century, this banner exudes energy as it captures movement frozen in time – a testament to devotion expressed through dance. Behold Shiva and Durga united on Double-Sided Painted Banner; their union represents cosmic balance between masculine and feminine energies. Created between the 16th-17th centuries, this artwork serves as a visual ode to divine harmony. Temple Strut Fragment reveals Varaha, or Boar God's mightiness encapsulated within its intricate carvings.