Guest guest Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 BANGALORE (September 16, 2004): Indian Gods made in Italy? Yes, thanks to globalisation. For several companies in European countries and the U.S., idols of Indian Gods have now become a lucrative business. Luxurious idols made in silver, gold, marble and crystal are now adorning the homes of NRIs [Non-Resident Indians; i.e. Indian citizens living and working abroad]. But it's not meant for NRIs alone. The companies are selling these products in India too, through their franchises and dealers. Lord Ganesha, the Vigneshwara -- remover of all obstacles -- is hot property for these companies. An Italian expert, Linea Argenti, crafted a 15-inch Ganesha idol designed in sterling silver and embedded with Swarovski crystals with a price tag of Rs 40,000. D'mart Exclusif from the trading house of Dolphin International launched the idol with a limited edition of 250 pieces. Encouraged by the overwhelming response, d'mart Exclusif is now planning to come out with a specially designed range of idols including Goddess Laxmi, Lord Rama and Lord Venkateshwara. "These luxurious idols are meant for collectors," says S. Thyagarajan, an avid collector of Ganesha idols. "Several museums in Australia and France have an exquisite range of Ganesha idols that are hardly seen in our country. A piece will fetch you more than a lakh rupees. You can find such pieces in Indian homes in these countries." Baccarat, a London-based company that has a long history of producing works for the maharajas during the days of British Raj, came out with a crystal sculpture of Lord Ganesha. Designed by Peter Louis, the sculpture cut from one piece of pure crystal and the symbols painted in real gold, was priced at a whopping Rs three lakh. The tradition involves flying in 'Pandits' from India to deify the icons and make it auspicious. This intricate sculpture weighing 13 kg, was produced in an edition of 500 pieces. A giant bronze idol of Ganesha worth Rs three lakh was made by Spanish interior design major Soher, which was displayed in India last year. The Ganesha, which took two years of research to produce was made of special bronze alloy with 24-carat gold plating. Jyoti Thaker of Ranvir Ltd., based in London, had commissioned Lalique to produce a Ganesha. Remaining true to their Art-Deco influenced style, Lalique produced a contemporary Lord Ganesha, with soft, flowing lines, conveying calm and wisdom. The sculpture has a satin finish, with symbols highlighted in clear crystal. The idol is priced at $5,300. The market surely has a buzz for the Gods. And if the trend is a pointer, we'd soon be shelling out dollars for our share of Krishnas and Shivas. Source: NewIndPress.com URL: http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp? ID=IEK20040915230548&Page=K&Title=Southern+News+-+Karnataka&Topic=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Sometime back I bought Lakshmi Devi with water pouring out of her pot. Makes an awsome display in our living room. When the first time I saw it, somehow they are rather different. The facial expression and contour are all different. They dont look Indian to me. Only then I realise that these are made in china. As usual I decided to make a comparison : one set made in China and another made in India. Definitely the differences are very obvious. Now my question : Does it matter if for example Lakshmi Devi look more Chinese than Indian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 How does this Devi really look. That's the question.I think She's golden like a sun. They say that the eye's muscles scintillate whe they stretch at a certain age. Who really knows the truth. Only a sucker or a fool really believes in aye truth. - N. Madasamy Thursday, September 16, 2004 11:59 PM Re: Foreign-Made Hindu Dieties Return to Bless India Sometime back I bought Lakshmi Devi with water pouring out of her pot. Makes an awsome display in our living room. When the first time I saw it, somehow they are rather different. The facial expression and contour are all different. They dont look Indian to me. Only then I realise that these are made in china. As usual I decided to make a comparison : one set made in China and another made in India. Definitely the differences are very obvious. Now my question : Does it matter if for example Lakshmi Devi look more Chinese than Indian? / b.. c.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Does it matter the one u love is Indian, Chinese, caucasian or african? "N. Madasamy" <ashwini_puralasamy wrote:Sometime back I bought Lakshmi Devi with water pouring out of her pot. Makes an awsome display in our living room. When the first time I saw it, somehow they are rather different. The facial expression and contour are all different. They dont look Indian to me. Only then I realise that these are made in china. As usual I decided to make a comparison : one set made in China and another made in India. Definitely the differences are very obvious. Now my question : Does it matter if for example Lakshmi Devi look more Chinese than Indian? / Mail is new and improved - Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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