flower holder

This sterling silver pendant necklace features the eight symbols of Ashtamangala that are sacred to a number of Indian religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. The center of the flower-shaped pendant holds the Om meditation symbol, surrounded by the eight Ashtamangala signs in each of the flower petals. Bhavya Jain designs this handcrafted pendant made with beautiful sterling silver openwork.

In this breathtaking work from Rawat Vongla in Thailand, an ethereal Buddha transcends the world of man. In one hand, Buddha hold a lotus flower, while the other hand is curved in a mudra of respect. A heart at lower right represents divine love from Buddha.

This gorgeous statuette by Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah shows Buddha in a deep state of meditation, holding a water bowl delicately in his left hand while sitting on a lotus flower. Hand crafted from native suar wood, the intricate detailing of Buddha's face and clothing is truly exquisite. The pose in which Buddha holds his right hand is traditionally known as the vitarka mudra, or "The Gesture of Debate."

Lord Ganesha comes to life in this statuette hand-carved from crocodile wood. This statuette presented by Balinese artisan Made Mulyani shows Lord Ganesha sitting on a lotus flower. Three of his four hands hold a pasam (a twine noose used as a weapon), a goad (a tool used to direct elephants), and a pot of rice or a dessert. His fourth hand is held forward with the palm facing outward as a sign of reassurance and safety. This hand gesture is called abhayamudra. This addition to your home decor can provide a sense of safety to those who live there.