Mahablipuram (or Mamallpuram), the historically-rich seaside town near Chennai is famous for the ancient temples and monuments made during the reign of the Pallavas. Here we showcase world renowned sculptors of exquisite handcrafted stone sculptures, granite garden sculptures, wall murals, portraits etc
The elaborately carved temples of Mahabalipuram show the excellence of stone carving as a decorative and devotional art. The traditional craftsmen continue to carve masterpieces of mythological figures, Human figures,
images of gods and goddess, Idols for worship, figures of animals, scenes of Hindu epics, different poses of lord Vinayaka, mounts for deities. Essential kitchen implements like wet grinder, grinding stones, statues of leaders,
letter stones, Icon of Buddha are also produced.
The magnificent sculptures portray the expertise craftsmanship and also the stone carving history of Mahabalipuram. Every aspect of stone carving is highly attention paid and artistic based. The basic stone is transformed
into legendary pieces with elaborated ornament work and detailed facial expressions which gives life to the stone. Few art pieces and lamp shades are interestingly made of stone with Jaali work.
Ganesha Statue, Lord Hanuman Statue, Sri Kali Amman Statue, Sri Lakshmi Devi Statue, Sri Abirami Amman Statue, Lord Buddha Statue, Vastu Pot, Lord Saneeswara Statue, Lord Shiva Lingam Statue, Sri Mariamman Statue, Modern Contemporary Sculpture, Lord Krishna Statue, Lord Muruga Staue, Nandi Statue are some of the sculptures made here.
Most of the stone sculptures measure about a foot to over seven feet, and are made of various types of stones. Shipped all across the world and to various places in India, the sculptures from Mahabalipuram are known for their quality and intricate craftsmanship
The Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai, has accorded the Geographical Indications certificate to Tamil Nadu Government for ‘Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture’.
These sculptors are also specialized in Hindu Temple Architecture and undertake:
1.Designing and Execution of superior quality of Temple complex.
2.Dismantling, reassembling, Repairs, Renovation, Reconstruction and Proposed temple projects.
3.Making of stone and cements-fine finished Vimanam, Gopuram, Ornamental design work, Sudhai Vigrahams. Rough Dressing, Carving and finishing of stone idols.
4.Wood carving.
K Narasimman, B.F.A in Sculpture
Govt. Approved Sthapathy
Sri Vikhanasar, Sculptors of exquisite handcrafted stone sculptures
Specialist in: Stone, Sudhai and wood
Old College Road, 1st Cross Street,
Mamallapuram,
Kancheepuram Dist,
Tamilnadu, India
srivikhanasar@yahoo.com
99414 72894
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