ganesha

Ganesha (/ɡəˈneɪʃə/; Sanskrit: गणेश, Gaṇeśa;  listen (help·info)), also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Pillaiyar and Binayak, is one of the best-known and most worshiped deities in the Hindu pantheon.^[4] His image is found throughout India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Nepal.^[5] Hindu denominations worship him regardless of affiliations.^[6] Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains and Buddhists.^[7]

Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him easy to identify.^[8]Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles,^[9] the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.^[10] As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions.^[11][2] Several texts relate mythological anecdotes associated with his birth and exploits and explain his distinct iconography.

Ganesha likely emerged as a deity as early as the 2nd century AD,^[12] but most certainly by the 4th and 5th centuries AD, during the Gupta period, although he inherited traits from Vedic and pre-Vedic precursors.^[13] Hindu mythology identifies him as the restored son of Parvati and Shiva of the Shaivismtradition, but he is a pan-Hindu god found in its various traditions.^[14][15] In the Ganapatya tradition of Hinduism, Ganesha is the supreme deityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesha

best lingerie shopping in Trivandrum

Lingerie shopping in Trivandrum needn't be boring anymore..Get the trendiest, sexist and funkiest lingerie at @sarwaa_lifestyles. Experience the coziness of the private space provided in our lingerie section and the large trial rooms to check yourself out.

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leather lamp shades adding a glow

A lovely capture of Cafe Sarwaa in the evening by lovely Sheetal. The warm light seeping through our leather lamp emits a radiant glow. Leather puppetry has been the artisan craft in the region of Nimmalakunta in Andhra Pradesh. Our African mask keeping a close watch too😎

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Best Boutique in Trivandrum - Sarwaa

Sarwaa lifestyles is created with an ambiance to enhance our products. The concept store which has become a favourite of Trivandrum has been used for photo shoots by our customers. Our jewelry has become an integral part of these pictures too

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Souvenirs are memory holders :-)

A souvenir is a memory holder and brings us associated memories pertaining to the trip we had taken to the place. Fridge Magnets are souvenirs which not only make our fridge doors works of art but also get into our mind space all day long. It also opens conversation topics when guests visit our home and rekindles memories of great trips we had experienced. So visit our store to pick up mementoes to mark your trip to Kerala

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Rustic Motifs at Sarwaa, Trivandrum

Introducing Rustic Motifs at Sarwaa...

  ( Images and text taken from: www.rusticmotifs.com)

Once upon a time there were two passionate individuals, who realised, that if they tried hard enough they could make a difference to the world around them.

The mission was just one, to start a venture with a heart… and thus Rustic Motifs was born. At Rustic Motifs we intend to use our skills, experience and knowledge to bring about a positive change in the lives of people we work with and the customers we cater to.

During our research we found that the many things of beauty that adorned the walls, floors and the corners of homes and offices around us, were nothing more than just 'beautiful objects'. People liked them and wanted to know, where they were picked up from but nothing beyond that.We are not a charity organisation, because we believe charity can go only a certain distance. Instead our business model is geared at providing the artisans we work with, a platform where they can get the right value for their creations, appreciation for their skills, design inputs and training so that they are able to cater to the constantly changing demands of an ever evolving market.

Considering these beautiful objects share our living spaces and our lives…we would want them to be of more value to the owner and make their presence felt.

At Rustic Motifs, we think a little differently, we don't want to sell pieces of art and craft that will just adorn a living or office space, but we intend to sell pieces of art and craft that will become conversation points of the space they occupy.

We want to ensure, our customers know as much about the aesthetics of the product they buy as about the artist who created it and his inspirations; The story behind the designs and why these works of art are such an important part of our cultural history.

It is our belief that through Rustic Motifs we will not only motivate the artisans to spend time reviving, restoring and safekeeping our traditional art forms but also create a section of customers and patrons who understand what goes into creating a beautiful piece of art.

We are still taking our baby steps and look forward to your company as we progress through this promising journey and write our own tale...

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A Rhapsody of the Jewels of "Sayuri" at Sarwaa on 7th and 8th April, 2013

 Fashion is always temperamental but style is always personal. Last weekend at Sarwaa, we got a little taste of how fashion meets style through the work of an impeccable jewellry designer named Divya Narasimhan. Her interest and flair for expression through jewellry was nurtured as she gained an education at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Chennai. She also continues to nurture budding designers as well. Over the years, she has built a brand name of her own called Sayuri. Her collections are most often inspired by the materials she works with, the people that she meets or the places that she goes to. Divya’s keen eye for patterns, texture and colour is most evident in her pieces.

Last year, she graced Sarwaa’s display shelves with her Raja Ravi Varma painting inspired pieces. This year, it’s been a road in another direction of wire knits, leather and beads in various elegant and whimsical combinations presented through her two collections Rhapsody and Alambre. Her slogan emphasizes her vision for her brand, ‘Designs that please the Soul’. For those who try on her jewellery are left with an impression of curiosity, intrigue and sense of calm.

Divya did not stop with just the exhibits this time around. Her expertise was imparted in the form of Sarwaa’s first ever jewellery making workshops. One day, Two Sessions, Beads, Strings, Loops and Wire brought two groups of individuals from different ages and different backgrounds together in a learning environment. Divya’s enthusiasm and passion for her medium of expression was abundant.