This extended horizontal frieze presents Vishnu in structured assembly, accompanied by attendant figures arranged in disciplined sequence. The composition follows temple lintel proportions — narrative contained within architectural framing.

Each figure stands in defined vertical rhythm, forming a continuous sacred band across the length of the panel. The upper canopy line establishes hierarchy; the lower border anchors the procession structurally.

At 153 cm in length, the panel carries architectural presence rather than decorative intent. It is suited for:

• Mandir lintels

• Shrine backdrops

• Devotional halls

• Temple-inspired interiors

• Cultural institutions

The carving depth allows each form to emerge distinctly as light settles into recessed planes. Presence reveals itself gradually rather than abruptly.

This is not symbolic repetition.
It is sacred continuity rendered through measured carving.

Human Time, Preserved.
Made Slowly. Kept Forever.

Product Overview

• Material: Solid Poola Wood

• Origin: Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh, India

• Dimensions: Length 153 cm x Width 31 cm

• Thickness: 5 cm

• Weight: Approx. 5 kg

• Form: Extended horizontal temple narrative frieze

• Iconography: Vishnu with attendant figures

• Technique: Hand carved medium-to-high relief

• Installation: Wall-mounted or lintel placement

• Price: 60,000

Origin – Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh

Madhavamala’s carving lineage is rooted in temple architecture. Panels of this proportion historically adorned sanctum thresholds and mandapa interiors, where narrative friezes reinforced sacred structure.

Poola wood, native to the region, is selected for its fine grain and structural stability across extended horizontal spans. Its density supports layered carving without fracture.

The Vishnu motif remains central to Vaishnavite temple art. This work continues that architectural lineage in wood.

Craft and Process

The panel begins with a seasoned slab of Poola wood chosen for grain continuity along its full length.

1. The canopy boundary is carved first to define containment.

2. Vishnu’s central form is proportioned and anchored.

3. Attendant figures are shaped sequentially to maintain procession rhythm.

4. Border detailing is refined to unify the composition.

5. Surface finishing preserves subtle chisel evidence within recessed fields.

All forms emerge from a single continuous body of wood.
No applied components are attached afterward.

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