Indian Folk Art 365

01/02/2024

Ignite Your Inner Akka Mahadevi: A Paragon of Spiritual Courage & Devotion

Embark on the essence of Akka Mahadevi, a 12th-century Shaivite saint who personified spiritual passion and fearless rebellion. Her life, painted with devotion and audacious resistance against societal norms, stands as a guiding light for those seeking spiritual liberation.

In a transformative moment at the royal court, Akka Mahadevi unveiled her boldness by disrobing herself, a symbolic gesture showcasing her unwavering commitment to truth and the absolute surrender of devotion to Lord Shiva. This act was a profound declaration of spiritual dedication, inspiring women to confront challenges with unwavering courage and embrace the transformative power of love with open hearts.

Let her tale fuel the fire of your inner strength. Just as Akka Mahadevi fearlessly shaped her destiny with audacity and love, shaping your path as an architect of your own being.

26/01/2024

Oh Lord Kumara, if you appear before me with your six sacred faces, your Lotus feet adorned by the ornaments of Sadhangai and Thandai, your ankles adorned by Silambu, and your twelve shoulders adorned by the Kadappa garlands, what can the planetary or other influence do to me? So long as you are beside me, what harm can an inauspicious day cause me? What can the ill-fate resulting from past Karmas do to me? How can disaster fall on me?
What can the Lord of Death do to me?

22/04/2023

When Buddhism was adopted in Japan,
various Hindu deities were assimilated into the Buddhist pantheon and adapted to fit the new religious context.

In Japanese folklore,
Benzaiten is one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) and is the patron goddess of knowledge, water, wealth, speech, eloquence, arts, music, and beauty. She supports and protects artists, writers, and musicians, and is often depicted with a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute.

Benzaiten is a Japanese goddess,
with roots in Hinduism's Matangi. She embodies the blessings of speech, art, learning, and wealth, with traits from the warrior goddess Kali and the goddess of wealth, Laxmi. Although Benzaiten is sometimes confused with Saraswati due to similar depictions, she is actually the goddess of wisdom, wealth, and courage and is considered an aspect of Matangi.

Benzaiten Rules or Goddess of everything that flows:
Water, time, words, speech, eloquence, music and knowledge. She is also the protector of artists, dancers, musicians and arts in general. As a water goddess, the companions of Benzaiten are typically a white snake or a sea dragon.

17/12/2021

https://www.behance.net/gallery/133318037/50-Bengal-Pattachitra-Indian-Folk-Illustrations

Graphic Design,Illustration,Fashion,Adobe Illustrator

19/03/2020

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Today’s world offers a plethora of online courses for a person to join. But, is the course of your choice creative enough? Does it empower you to stand out amidst your peers?
Here are some essentials of a creative course that one must verify before enrolling:

19/03/2020

Today’s world offers a plethora of ONLINE courses for a person to join. But, is the course of your choice creative enough? Does it empower you to stand out amidst your peers?
Here are some essentials of a creative course that one must verify before enrolling:

Artpreneur as a program stemmed from SCD Balaji’s passion to enable beings to become creative and independent. This octa-dimensional program is all about Art, Design, Creativity, Software, Aesthetics, Teaching, Business Skills and Branding.

27/05/2019

https://medium.com//superpowers-of-a-creative-entrepreneur-ccb26e053f30

​​​​​​​Creativity is a superpower that is present in all of us. We are all born creative and remain so for a few years into our childhood…

23/10/2018

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A scene from Ramayan - a study of strokes and colours of Jamini Roy

18/10/2018

15/10/2018

Hall Of Divine Power... ( For Sale)

13/10/2018

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150th Quirky Invitation Illustration Neo Patua Wedding Invitation Suite - Indian Wedding Sangeet Invitation and einvitation. Illustration inspired from Centuries old Bengal Patua Indian Folk Art Form. Illustration by .balaji | Illustrated in .
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10/10/2018

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Shailaputri literally means the daughter (putri) of the mountain (shaila)
Day of worship: 1st day of Navratri