LORD NARASIMHA KILLING HIRANYAKASHIPU SOUTH INDIA Ancient wood carving in Tamil

Ancient wood carving in Tamil Nadu is renowned for its intricate craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage

candle stands are still used in homes as  decorative elements  to add  vintage element to spaces

The antique Krishna wooden panel is versatile in its application

and bring home a cherished artifact that reflects the cultural legacy of tribal art

an intricately-carved column

LORD NARASIMHA KILLING HIRANYAKASHIPU SOUTH INDIA Ancient wood carving in TamilLord Narasimha disemboweling the demon Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha with the face of a lion and body of a man is the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, meant to destroy evil on Earth. Hiranyakashipu is a demon who had obtained special powers from Brahma which meant he could not be killed during day or night, inside or outside, on Earth or in the Sky, by man or animal or with any weapon. Once powerful, he starts tormenting devotees of Vishnu, including