Antique Indian “Mandir” or small temple/altar, 13″ x 14″ x 24″h

Antique Indian "Mandir" or small temple/altar, c. 1900, with carved mandala, in beautiful old orange paint.

A Mandir provides a sacred space in one's home. Many homes in India have a puja or prayer room where daily offerings are made. Mandirs were specifically made to hold a diety, incense, and sacred objects. This is a superb example of Indian spiritual folk art.

13" x 14" x 24"h

Found in Rajasthan