* Temple Wood Carvings of TamilNad In India

 ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः

Pictures of Temple Wood-Carvings of TamilNadu, along with a brief write-up, are posted right below the following brief introductory passage. Please don't miss viewing this beautiful craft-form of the culturally vibrant state of Tamilnadu. 

The southern part of India has been known for centuries for its exquisite wood-carving culture, and the artisans here even today ingeniously carve various religious and cultural figures on wood. Rain forests in the region provide abundant supply of wood for carving purpose to the sculptors. Poompuhar an ancient port town in Tamil region, is famous for its rich cultural-heritage, primarily for its wood carved sculptures. 

Want to buy some of these beautifully carved temple wood carvings sculptures of Tamilnadu for your living room space or Pooja room shelf? And give global recognition to the creativity of the brilliant craftsmen of India? Here are some statues posted underneath for your convenient purchase :



 

Have a look at some of these amazing wood carved statues of Tamilnadu, collected from various sources, with heartiest thanks to the brilliant sculptors and dedicated photographers :

Temple Wood Carving of Hindu God Ganesha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Hindu Goddess

Temple Wood Carving of Hindu God Nataraja (Shiva )

Temple Wood Carving of Hindu God Ganesha

Temple Wood Carving of Hindu Goddess Saraswathi

Temple Wood Carving of Hindu God Ganesha

Temple Wood Carving of Hindu God Ganesha

Temple Wood Carving of Hindu God Krishna & His Consort Radha

Temple Wood Carving of Hindu God Ganesha

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of  Hindu Goddess Saraswathi : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Hindu Antique Statue : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Bhagawan Narasimha : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of  Ganesha, Lakshmi and Saraswati : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Heavenly Apsara of Hindu Mythology : Image Source

Temple Wood Carving of Heavenly Apsara of Hindu Mythology : Image Source

Art of Wood-Carving

Sculpting is perhaps one of the oldest techniques of creating artifacts. Throughout human history sculptures have been created using several methods; Wood-Carving being the most prominent among them. Although the metal-carving scores high on the scale for longevity, but wood-carving has been practiced since prehistoric times. Ancient civilizations of Egypt and Indus Valley made extensive use of Wood-Carving. European settlements in the middle ages have produced scintillating pieces of art carved on wood. Advent of Christianity during early centuries of Common Era experienced a little growth but Wood-Carving culture reached its pinnacle in 12^th century AD, when it flourished in the entire continental Europe and Eurasian lands defining the cultures of the regions.

The presence of innumerable wood carved pieces in the temples and historic sites, is the perfect proof to the practise & evolution of wood carving, since ancient times. Another major factor which has influenced the emergence of Wood-Carving, is the geographical availability of appropriate wood to be carved.

More information on Temple Wood Carvings of TamilNadu, with web-links to the sources of the following images of wooden statues, will follow soon. Stay tuned, & please don't miss the fun of exploring these craft-forms of India.


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