Pottery in India has deep religious significance. Figurines of Gods and Goddesses are made of clay during festivals like Durga Puja in Bengal and Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra. Also popular are the gram devtas (village deities) regularly created by local craftsmen. Makers of clay doll in India usually follow two separate schools - one is called the Terracotta school, in which the figurines after being prepared, are burnt to make them last longer. The second school does not involve the burning process for the figurines, and is more prevalant in Kumartulli and Krishnanagar in West Bengal.
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Clay Sculptures from India : beautiful handmade Indian clay sculptures of burnt clay, papier-mache and porcelain, depicting international costumes as well as Indian costumes, Hindu God and Goddesses and others.
Radha's passion for Krishna symbolizes the soul's intense longing and willingness for the ultimate unification with God... Radha's love for Krishna is all consuming and compels her to ignore her family honor and disregard her husband... She is the personification of the highest love of God, and by her mercy the soul is connected with the service and love of Krishna... the Lord is one, but for His pleasure and enjoyment, He expands himself to enjoy loving relationships. The original expansion is Radha. Together, Radha and Krishna enjoy eternal pastimes of transcendental love…
