Ashta Lakshmi Mandala - Hand Carved in Poola Wood from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh

At the center, Shiva occupies the compositional axis — rendered with architectural framing and symbolic presence. Surrounding medallions present subsidiary narratives, forming a visual cycle around the central divinity.

The outer scrollwork binds the structure into a contained mandala, preventing dispersion of visual weight.

At four feet in diameter, the panel carries architectural presence and is suited for:

• Mandir backdrops

• Meditation rooms

• Temple installations

• Cultural interiors

• Devotional halls

Over time, the Poola wood surface will mature in tone, deepening into a richer brown while retaining its carved definition.

This is not decorative symbolism.
It is carved cosmology structured in wood.

Human Time, Preserved.
Made Slowly. Kept Forever.

Product Overview

• Material: Solid Poola Wood

• Origin: Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh, India

• Dimensions: 4 ft x 4 ft

• Thickness: 2 inch

• Form: Circular temple mandala panel

• Iconography: Shiva central composition with surrounding narrative medallions

• Technique: Hand carved multi-layer relief

• Price: 1,16,000

Origin

Madhavamala’s wood carving lineage draws from South Indian temple architecture, where circular ceiling medallions and sanctum panels narrate divine cosmology through geometry.

This Shiva mandala follows that architectural grammar. The circular format represents wholeness, cyclical time, and cosmic order — themes deeply aligned with Shaivite philosophy.

Poola wood, selected for its fine grain and carving stability, allows layered depth without structural weakness. The material responds well to sustained detailing, especially in radial compositions where symmetry must remain exact.

Craft & Process

The making begins with geometric mapping.

1. The circular boundary is established and leveled.

2. Radial divisions are marked to ensure even narrative spacing.

3. The central Shiva form is carved first to anchor the composition.

4. Surrounding medallions are shaped sequentially, maintaining depth consistency.

5. Ornamental scrolls are developed last to unify the structure.

All elements are carved from a single wood body.
There are no applied or assembled components.

Tool rhythm is intentionally preserved in recessed areas, allowing the hand to remain visible beneath refinement.