Padmapani Lokeshvara
Lachhman Maharjan, 2017
Wood
H 62.2 cm

© Bodhisattva Gallery

In earlier days, wood was extensively used for architecture. Beyond performing mere functional tasks, the wooden elements were intricately carved with geometric patterns, repetitive shapes, and regional deity reliefs. We also see instances of wooden deities during the reign of the Malla kings after the fourteenth century, and the practice continues until today.