Do you think only Egyptians believe that there is life after death?? But there is common practice amongst tribes of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and western Madhya Pradesh and they believed that death is just an extension of life. It is common practice that essence of deceased is portrayed through different figure carved in stone which is some in iconographic way. It is to believed that post death, the spirit resides in stores and it provides protection to family and become their guardian angel.
Usage –
- The Gathas carvings are being used as memorial stone for dead it serves as memoir for deceased.
- Carvings depict the photographic details like persona of individual, reputation in society as well as personal interests
- Details help in capturing of persona of individual, essence and memory of family of loved one.
Significance–
- Memorial stone which is erected for deceased female is known as sati whereas for man is known as Sati Stambh.
- If priest died, then their stone is given special treatment and is carried around the village with ceremonial fanfare.
- There is specific day which is decided by installation of gatha by priest after 12th mourning day has passed.
- Gatha stone are not treated like tombstones but are placed usually above the buried body with the premises if the community.
- Presence of sun and moon signifies the picture of moon or sun which signifies their game and presence of house signifies they are powerful or wealthy.
- Placement of stones differs as per the communities.
Designs –
Let’s see how this stone turn out to be –
- Stone is made of large pieces of rock with no specific measurements and has symbolic motifs.
- Symbols of weapons like swords, bows and arrows are used to portray stronger or brave man.
- Man, who is find of alcohol is portrayed with liquor bottled and drink glassware.
- Male figure is shown holding hookah pipes.
- The carvings are intricately detailed which enhances the highlights the beautiful details of ornaments.
Do you think only Egyptians believe that there is life after death?? But there INBS; common practice amongst tribes of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and western Madhya Pradesh, and they believed that death is just an extension of life. It is common practice that essence of deceased is portrayed through different figure carved in stone which is some in iconographic way. It is to believed that post death, the spirit resides in stores, and it provides protection to family and become their guardian angel.
Usage –
- The Gatha carvings are being used as memorial stone for deceased as it serves as memoir for deceased. ·
- Carvings depict the photographic details like persona of individual, reputation in society as well as personal interests·
- Details help in capturing of persona of individual, essence and memory of family of loved one
Significance-·
- Memorial stone which is erected for deceased female is known as sat whereas for man is known as Sati Stambh.
- If priest died, then their stone is given special treatment and is carried around the village with ceremonial fanfare. ·
- There is specific day which is decided by installation of Agatha by priest after 12th mourning day has passed. ·
- A gatha stone are not treated like tombstones but are placed usually above the buried body with the premises if the community. ·
- Presence of sun and moon signifies the picture of moon or sun which signifies their game and presence of house signifies they are powerful or wealthy. ·
- Placement of stones differs as per the communities
- Designs –
Let’s see how this stone turn out to be –
- Stone is made of large pieces of rock with no specific measurements and has symbolic motifs.
- Symbols of weapons like swords, bows and arrows are used to portray stronger or brave man.
- Man, who is found of alcohol is portrayed with liquor bottled and drink glassware. ·
- Male figure is shown holding hookah pipes.
- The carvings are intricately detailed which enhances the highlights the beautiful details of ornaments.?
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