{"product_id":"dasavatara-gopuram-lintel-hand-carved-in-poola-wood-from-madhavamala-andhra-pradesh","title":"Dasavatara Gopuram Lintel - Hand Carved in Poola Wood from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 122 cm in length, the panel carries architectural presence suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMandir backdrops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrine entrances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevotional wall installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemple-style interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultural and heritage spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relief depth allows subtle shadow to articulate each form without visual congestion. Figures remain distinct yet structurally unified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a decorative mythological display.\u003cbr\u003eIt is temple narrative rendered through measured carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman Time, Preserved.\u003cbr\u003eMade Slowly. Kept Forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Poola Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 122 cm x Width 39 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal temple narrative panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dasavatara (Ten Incarnations of Vishnu) with carved gopuram canopy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand carved high-relief architectural frieze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Devotional wall panel or lintel placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOrigin – Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadhavamala’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoola 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dasavatara theme has been central to Vaishnavite temple art for centuries. This work continues that lineage in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCraft and Process\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel begins with a seasoned slab of Poola wood selected for consistent grain orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gopuram canopy is carved first to define architectural containment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvatara figures are proportioned sequentially across the horizontal axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach figure is shaped in layered relief to maintain visual separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower border detailing is refined last to anchor the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface finishing retains subtle evidence of chisel work in recessed areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll forms are carved from one continuous body of wood.\u003cbr\u003eNo applied components are attached afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving sequence prioritizes proportion, balance, and structural rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hands Of Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42958568423529,"sku":null,"price":57000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/6969\/2521\/files\/dde56c1a-3889-49a2-b65e-152c46dd04b3.jpg?v=1772534252","url":"https:\/\/handsofcraft.com\/de\/products\/dasavatara-gopuram-lintel-hand-carved-in-poola-wood-from-madhavamala-andhra-pradesh","provider":"Hands of Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}