Rainbow Batiks

Siddhartha Guatama, the founder of Buddhism, attained enlightenment after days of meditation under the Bodhi Tree. In this hand-painted batik, we see the representation of Buddha in total serenity.

Buddha sits atop a large lotus flower in the typical posture for meditation. He holds a long-stalked flower and a pot.

Ganesha is pictured here dancing a celestial dance of divine love. He is absorbed in a blissful union with the Supreme God. Ganesha is the Remover of Obstacles.

Ganesha often holds Ankusas (goads) to remove obstacles in the path of dharma (righteousness). If you are trying to achieve a certain goal and need help to get past obstructions in your way, Ganesha will help to clear the road for you.

Here, Ganesha is beautifully painted holding a bowl of modakam sweets - his favourite food. These represent the bounty of the world. In times of need, Ganesha will provide for his followers.

Ganesha (also spelt Ganesh or Ganesa) is the Lord of Success. He removes obstacles that stand in the path of our earthly and spiritual advancements.

Lord Ganesha sits under a Kadamba tree, holding Modakam (sweets) and a lotus flower. Ganesha is a loving god who removes obstacles for his devotees. Focussing on Ganesha will help you on your path to achieve whatever goals you have set for yourself.

Hanuman, the mighty ape, is one of the most popular idols in the Hindu pantheon. He is believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva, and is worshiped as a symbol of physical strength, perseverance and devotion.

In this image of Kali, we see her in the pose of Daksinakali, dancing her victory dance, after slaying the demon Raktabija. Under her feet is her consort and counterpart, Shiva.

Kali is depicted in Mahakali on this rainbow coloured, hand printed batik. Here she has four arms, holding a severed head and the wheel of time. Kali represents destruction but also regeneration, in the natural process of Kala (time).

Krishna is worshipped as the eight incarnation of Vishnu and is one of the most popular Hindu or Yogic deities. Krishna is the symbol of an noble statesman, a warrior, a great philosopher and a teacher. Krishna is the embodiment of love and joy. He is kind and rewards a...

On this hand-printed batik, Laxmi sits on a large lotus flower. Laxmi is the goddess of wealth. She bestows her blessings on those who have good intentions. Laxmi (sometimes spelt 'Lakshmi') helps us gain material fulfilment that can lead towards spiritual understanding...

Saraswati is the Goddess of learning, knowledge, the arts and wisdom. She is worshipped by scholars, students, artists, scientists and teachers. She represents pure knowledge and reminds us that all knowledge should be used for the good of mankind.

Saraswati is here depicted in her typical pose, sitting on a lotus flower, playing the veena (lute). Saraswati symbolises true knowledge.

Saraswati is here seen with her lute (or veena), sitting on a beautiful lotus flower which represents total purity and spiritual enlightenment.

Saraswati is the Goddess of pure knowledge and wisdom. She guides our learning paths and is very popular among scholars, artists, scientists and teachers. Saraswati teaches us that knowledge should always be used to help fellow beings and for the good of the world we li...

Shiva sits in his familiar pose, the lotus posture, for meditation. Important symbolism in this batik image includes the snake necklace, the trident fork, the drum and the tiger skin.

Lord Shiva is one of the Trinity, the two other being Lord Vishnu and Brahma. In Hinduism and Yoga he is worshipped through various mediums such as the Lingam, seen here behind Lord Shiva who sits in meditation. The Lingam is a symbol of fertility and is worshipped esp...

Shiva, the God of Destruction, dances his powerful dance of Nataraj - the eternal dance of creation and destruction.

Here we see Lord Shiva sitting on a tiger skin, in half lotus, a meditation posture. Shiva is a one of the Trinity, the others being Brahma and Vishnu. Brahma is the God of Creation, Vishnu of Protection and Shiva of Destruction.

Tara's origins are in Hinduism or Yoga. She later became adopted into Buddhism. Tara represents virtuous and enlightened action. She is the Goddess of universal compassion.

Here Buddha sits in one of the most well known poses; meditating in the lotus position, his hands in his lap with both palms facing upwards.

Buddha sits in deep meditation, on a cushion in the shape of the lotus flower - a symbol of spiritual purity. His hands are in the position of the Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of discussion and transmission of Buddhist teaching.

Shiva is all-seeing. With his third eye, every aspect of the Universe is clear to him. Here we see Shiva holding a bowl, which is usually associated with Ganesha. This reminds us that it is Shiva who is the ultimate force behind all other gods.