{"product_id":"nritya-vinayaka-lintel-hand-carved-in-poola-wood-from-madhavamala-andhra-pradesh","title":"Nritya Vinayaka Lintel - Hand Carved in Poola Wood from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis horizontal frieze presents Ganesha in dynamic posture, surrounded by attendant figures arranged in architectural rhythm. The composition is not theatrical; it follows the disciplined format of temple lintels where divinity is framed within structured canopy lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central dancing Vinayaka anchors the composition. Surrounding figures create procession and balance, forming a continuous narrative band across the length of the panel. The upper scrollwork establishes containment, guiding the eye laterally rather than upward.\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 entrances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrine lintels\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\u003eCultural residences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemple-inspired interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relief carving creates depth without visual congestion. Light settles within recessed areas, allowing the form to reveal itself gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sacred movement rendered in structural discipline.\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 31 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. 8 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal temple narrative frieze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dancing Ganesha (Nritya Vinayaka) with attendant figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand carved medium-to-high relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wall-mounted or lintel placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51,000\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 wood carving lineage draws from temple architecture rather than surface ornament. Poola wood, native to the region, provides structural stability and a fine grain suited for sustained carving depth across extended horizontal spans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDancing Ganesha forms frequently appear in temple mandapas and festival processional imagery. This panel translates that iconography into carved wood while retaining architectural proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCraft and Process\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving begins with a single seasoned slab of Poola wood selected for grain continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canopy line is carved first to establish horizontal flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central Vinayaka form is proportioned and blocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendant figures are carved sequentially to maintain procession rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower border detailing anchors the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface refinement preserves subtle evidence of chisel work in recessed planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll elements emerge from one continuous body of wood.\u003cbr\u003eNo applied components are added afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving sequence prioritizes balance and measured rhythm over density of detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hands Of Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42958570422377,"sku":null,"price":51000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/6969\/2521\/files\/65da2ae3-7792-4c55-b645-916815aa1b51.jpg?v=1772534573","url":"https:\/\/handsofcraft.com\/products\/nritya-vinayaka-lintel-hand-carved-in-poola-wood-from-madhavamala-andhra-pradesh","provider":"Hands of Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}