Vajra with Angry Heads and Makara Prongs | China | Tang dynasty …
WEBAsian Art. Vajra with Angry Heads and Makara Prongs. China. Tang dynasty (618–907) On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 964. This finely crafted vajra follows a well-established five-prong pattern marking the center and four directions.
The Chimeric Trace: The Makara and Other Connections to Come
WEBSep 20, 2022 · With an upturned elephant trunk, a ferocious jaw agape, and a crocodilian body that terminates with stylized foliation, the makara is a mythical chimeric creature stemming from early Hindu-Buddhist...
The Goddess Ganga standing on a makara | Devi, Sita | V&A …
WEBA painting, in ink and coloured paint on paper, by Sita Devi of the four-armed Goddess Ganga standing on a red and pink makara, an Indian mythological water-creature.
The Makara: Transforming a mythical creature into an object of Art
WEBNov 7, 2023 · The Makara on this is visually very different from the ones that one sees on the Bharut medallion or on the Sanchi gateway. Here you see them emerging from foliate motifs bearing a more stylised appearance than those from Sanchi which are more austere and are more naturalistic depictions.
Makara: Mythical Creatures – Mythical ... - Mythical Encyclopedia
WEBMakara is a mythical sea creature that holds a significant place in Hindu mythology and art. The word Makara is derived from the Sanskrit language, where it means “sea animal” or “crocodile.” It is often depicted with the head of an elephant and the body of a crocodile.
Makara - Wikipedia
WEBMakara is the Sinhala term for dragon, an important figure in Sinhala Buddhist culture in Sri Lanka. It is depicted on toranas in temple architecture and objects of prestige such as in kastanes. The Makara is widely used in Sri Lankan …
Makara | Hindu water monster | Britannica
WEBIn Central Asian arts: Sculpture and painting. Water spouts forth from makara (Hindu water monster with the body of a crocodile and the head of an elephant) snouts sheathed in gilt copper into reservoirs laid out with architectural dignity. As far as present knowledge goes, Newari sculpture was dominated from the 8th century into the 18th…
Jamini Roy Biography - Paintings & Artworks, Life History
WEBMakara – ‘Makara’ is a strange looking sea animal mentioned in the mythological tales of ancient India. Roy created this painting in the year 1945. While most of his paintings revolve around people, one might wonder what prompted him to …
Makara - Legendary Sea-Creature With Many Incarnations In …
WEBFeb 2, 2020 · It is often depicted on arched gateways (toranas) for ceremonial purposes, as seen in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain architecture of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. In Hindu temples, it is carved around doors …
Makara - Gods and Monsters
WEBThe Makara, a mystical fusion of fish, elephant or crocodile, embodies divine mysteries, guarding waters and serving gods.