This horizontal panel presents the Dasavatara — the ten incarnations of Vishnu — arranged in disciplined sequence beneath a carved gopuram canopy. The composition follows temple lintel proportions, where narrative is contained within architectural framing.

Each avatara stands in defined vertical alignment, forming a rhythmic procession across the length of the panel. The upper gopuram structure is not ornamental excess; it establishes sacred hierarchy, echoing South Indian temple gateways translated into wood.

At 122 cm in length, the panel carries architectural presence suitable for:

• Mandir backdrops

• Shrine entrances

• Devotional wall installations

• Temple-style interiors

• Cultural and heritage spaces

The relief depth allows subtle shadow to articulate each form without visual congestion. Figures remain distinct yet structurally unified.

This is not a decorative mythological display.
It is temple narrative rendered through measured carving.

Human Time, Preserved.
Made Slowly. Kept Forever.

Product Overview

• Material: Solid Poola Wood

• Origin: Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh, India

• Dimensions: Length 122 cm x Width 39 cm

• Thickness: 5 cm

• Weight: Approx. 7 kg

• Form: Horizontal temple narrative panel

• Iconography: Dasavatara (Ten Incarnations of Vishnu) with carved gopuram canopy

• Technique: Hand carved high-relief architectural frieze

• Installation: Devotional wall panel or lintel placement

• Price: 57,000

Origin – Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh

Madhavamala’s carving lineage is grounded in temple architecture. Panels of this proportion traditionally appear above sanctum thresholds or within mandapa walls, where narrative iconography reinforces sacred structure.

Poola wood, locally sourced, is selected for its fine grain and ability to sustain layered carving across extended horizontal surfaces. Its stability supports deep relief while maintaining structural integrity.

The Dasavatara theme has been central to Vaishnavite temple art for centuries. This work continues that lineage in wood.

Craft and Process

The panel begins with a seasoned slab of Poola wood selected for consistent grain orientation.

1. The gopuram canopy is carved first to define architectural containment.

2. Avatara figures are proportioned sequentially across the horizontal axis.

3. Each figure is shaped in layered relief to maintain visual separation.

4. Lower border detailing is refined last to anchor the composition.

5. Surface finishing retains subtle evidence of chisel work in recessed areas.

All forms are carved from one continuous body of wood.
No applied components are attached afterward.

The carving sequence prioritizes proportion, balance, and structural rhythm.