Jizo Botatsu or ‘Jizo’ as affectionately called is one of the most favorite deities of Japan. This deity is actually a monk who is believed to alleviate one’s suffering and bring peace.

Sculptures are artworks which are made by carving out solid materials. Generally these could be stone,metal, wood or such hard substance. This art form is ancient and various temples and archaeological evidences suggest the primitiveness of this art form. The ancient sculptures were primarily

Navrathri is one of the popular festivals of South India. During Navrathri, golu is displayed in houses. Golu is an exhibition of dolls – primarily of Gods and Goddesses arranged in ‘steps’ setup. Generally, these dolls are setup to depict mythology. Each day of golu has a significance, and is associated to a goddess. The three primary