Stone Lamp, Bhoota Figures, Wooden Columns, Terracotta Figures, Marapachi Bommais, Theyyam headgear

Stone Lamp, Bhoota Figures, Wooden Columns, Terracotta Figures, Marapachi Bommais, Theyyam headgear

Stone Lamp (Thattu Vilakku / Deepasthambham):
A traditional multi-layered oil lamp (Pillar of Lamp) is known as Deepasthambam or Thattu Vilakku in some parts of the country. ... These traditional lamps are used in all the temples of Kerala and they are lit up during the temple festival and creates a divine atmosphere in the temple.
We have the best collection of stone made traditional lamps. Stone carving is an activity where pieces of rough natural stone are shaped by the controlled removal of stone. Owing to the permanence of the material, stone work has survived which was created during our prehistory.

Bhoota Figures:
Bhoota Figures are taken or based on the Puratana Kala (olden traditions) or it is on the religious beliefs (Dharmika Nambike) that led the people of the villages. It is a traditional art that is transferred only from the forefathers to the next generation, seen in the Basrur region of Udupi in Karnataka.

These figures are made in the month from January to July that is sold more in temples of Kundapura taluk, South Canara, (Dakshina Kannada) and the Udupi district. The worship of these types of idols is usually seen in the Tulu Nadu regions of Karnataka. Bhoota is referred as ethereal spirits or demigods that protect the people of the village from evil. It is a prehistoric ritual form of worship that exists within the Tulu speaking community of people.
During the festival, the ceremony runs till late at night in the well-decorated pandal made from palm leaf, mango leaf and areca flowers and a ritualistic stage covered with the image of deities on one side and devotees on the other. It is also accompanied by a group of musicians holding drums and wind instruments played at varying tempos suiting to the stages and processions.

Wooden Columns:
These columns are Sourced From Old Chettinad House in South India and they were kept in the corridors of traditional south Indian homes. These traditional columns adds good aesthetic values to rich heritage homes.
This antique, Colonial era Indian architectural column is crafted of solid Wood in a tall, slender, graduated cylindrical form and topped by a solid pillar top. those woods are very rare wood. This pillar can fit with any traditional, contemporary or even Art Deco decor.

Terracotta Figures:
These Terracotta Cow and Calf are from Southern India. The local folks' belief was to offer these votives to their temple if their wishes have been granted.
In many cases this temple was considered as a fertility miracle temple. Where in the people hand make the terracotta votives in the shape of human faces and pray to their god to have child. They repeat these offerings until the couple bears a child. Each of these votives are unique and handmade by different members of the family.

Marapachi Bommais:
Marapachi Dolls, also known as Marapachi Bommais, are traditional dolls made specifically of red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus) or silk-cotton-wood (Bombax) or red wood (Sequoioideae) which are displayed during the Golu festival in South India as part of Dassara or Navaratri celebrations. These dolls made in pairs generally of male and female are dressed up by children as part of plaything and displayed during the Golu or "Bommai Kolu" festival. Tirupathi is one of the locations where it is specially ornamentally carved, and the dolls are stated to represent Venkateshwara and his consort. They are also made in Kondapalli as Raja-Rani (King and Queen) dolls which are a compulsory display during the Golu festival.
As a tradition Marapachi dolls are a hereditary gift from mother to daughter when the latter starts her Bommai Kolu arrangement. A particular practice followed in South India is to gift the Marapachi Dolls to newly married couple for their children to play with. The significance of this particular gift made of Marapachi doll in red sandal wood is stated to be the medicinal quality of the wood.

Theyyam headgear:
Theyyam, or Kaliyattam, is a ritual dance practised in Kerala and Karnataka. It incorporates dance, music and expression to tell stories of heroes and ancestors.
Theyyam is said to have more than 400 forms, each with a unique name and story to tell. Performers wear over-sized headgear, masks, breast plates, skirts and arm ornaments, and spend hours preparing themselves for the ritual.

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