Vastu mural

Vastu shastra is an ancient Indian art.It combines the art of science,astronomy and astrology.In today's modern times it plays a significant role in ones life.It also helps in channelizing energy in the house...Here I have made a vastu mural and some significant motifs such as the  Om, swastik, Goddess Laxmiji's feet , Shubh Laabh, toran and kalash(pot) with coconut palced in it.On a square mdf board I firstly worked with Fevicryl shilpkar on designing the motifs and respective borders.For further enhancements I have used Fevicryl hobby ideas acrylic paints (indian red, burnt sienna ,pearl mettalic gold)

Vastu Mural

Importance of motifs :
A-U-M:
Om/ A-U-M signifies the trinity of God.Its a symbol of mainly 3 Gods namely Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva.The 3 letters represent the earth, heaven and the netherworld.
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SWASTIK:
This symbol is considered to be very holy and good luck in Hindu culture.It points to all 4 directions and hence stands  for stability and groundness.

LAXMIJI'S  FEET:
In India,Goddess Laxmi is regarded as the Goddess of wealth & prosperity.Wherever Goddess resides she brings wealth, good luck and prosperity along with her.This footprints are also known as Sripada. These footprints are drawn pointing inwards symbolizing Lakshmiji entering the home.

MANGO LEAVES TORAN:
Mango tree is one of the sacred tress in India. Apart from placing it on the "kalash" its used as toran (leaves of mango tree woven in a string) and hung on the entrance of homes which is considered auspicious.

KALASH:

The kalash is considered auspicious In a hindu pooja ceremony.As per the Hindu scriptures, the kalash is palced for creating a seat for the diety.Addition to this a coconut and mango leaves are placed at the mouth of kalash