The Ramayana Totem – Pattabhishekam in Burma Teak
Sri Rama’s coronation, carved in stillness
Udhbava’s first Indic Totem renders Sri Rama’s Pattabhishekam in unpainted Burma teak: Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman, each carved with their own emotion, amid tulsi, lotus and vines touched with white and gold.
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A Totem for Dharma
A totem is an object or symbol that holds deep spiritual or cultural meaning for a family or community: an emblem, a guardian, a guide. The Ramayana Totem, Udhbava’s first Indic Totem, gives that idea an Indian form through one of the Ramayana’s most luminous moments, the coronation of Sri Rama.
It captures the sacred stillness of the Pattabhishekam, with each figure shaped not only in form but in emotion. Sri Rama is serene and steadfast, his heart grounded in dharma. Sita Mata is radiant and wise, holding both joy and the remembrance of the forest. Sri Lakshmana is vigilant, his eyes resting gently upon his brother, and Hanumanji remains in eternal prayer.
Unpainted yet luminous, the totem is a meditation in wood on dharma, love, service and inner stillness.
As the first of Udhbava’s Indic Totems, it treats the epics as living subjects for contemporary sculpture. Each element of the composition carries part of the story, whether a figure, a plant or a symbol at the base, so the piece reveals more the longer it is studied. It belongs in a prayer room, a library or a living space where it can be seen from more than one side. It is made for those who wish to keep a story of dharma close at hand.
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Design Details
Read from the Front, Then in Profile
The composition rewards slow, circling attention. Beside Hanumanji, ‘Jai Shri Ram’ is carved in Sanskrit. Tulsi leaves, lotuses and forest vines entwine around the figures as symbols of purity and renewal, while the ceremonial umbrella, gold streaks and regal detailing evoke the grandeur of a coronation. Sita Mata is represented in the Thai–Indonesian form, crowned with a pointed mukuta.
Turn to the profile and Sri Rama’s bow, Kodanda, appears: strength transformed into restraint. At the base, Sri Rama’s Padam, worshipped by Bharata, speaks of surrender, service and devotion fulfilled.
Raw Material & Craftsmanship
Burma Teak, Left Unpainted
The totem is carved from Burma teak, chosen for its fine grain and enduring strength, qualities that let the wood hold facial expression and fine botanical detail. The teak is left unpainted, so the figures are read through the grain itself, with subtle touches of white and gold bringing out the ceremonial elements.
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Many Udhbava pieces can be made again with your home, your collection and your story in mind. Where the craft and the material allow, details such as size, wood tone, finish, motif or configuration can be adapted to suit your space.
You can also bring us something you already cherish, such as an heirloom, a family textile or a piece of old furniture, and we will explore what it might become.
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Is every Udhbava piece handmade?
Yes. Every creation is handcrafted with care and attention to detail. Many pieces are made in limited quantities, and some involve artisan-led production, from hand-carving and hand-painting to embroidery and silk inlay.
Why might my piece look slightly different from the photographs?
Because each piece is made by hand, often from old wood, vintage textiles or natural materials, slight variations in colour, texture, finish or appearance are natural. Grain, patina and the marks of the hand are part of the character of an artisan-made object. They are not defects.
What materials do you work with?
The studio works mainly with heritage and natural materials. These include century-old and reclaimed Burma teak, rosewood, tea tree wood and padauk, marble, granite, brass and glass, and vintage Kanchipuram and Banaras silks. For Sutra, the fabrics are linen, hemp linen and handwoven cotton. Each product page lists the materials used for that piece.
Is the piece I see available to order?
As our products are handcrafted and produced in limited quantities, availability may change without prior notice. Some pieces, particularly in Udhbava Reclaimed and the carved tables, are one of a kind. Use Enquire Now on any product page to check current availability.
Can I commission a piece similar to one I see here?
Yes. Select Commission a Similar Piece on the product page and share what you have in mind. Where a piece is one of a kind, such as a reclaimed table or a carved tea tree table, we can discuss creating something in the same spirit. The exact result will depend on the materials available.
Can you work with an heirloom, fabric or piece of furniture I already own?
Often, yes. Bespoke work at Udhbava begins with a simple invitation: bring us what you cherish. An old piece of furniture or a family sari, for instance, can be repurposed into a silk-inlaid tray. Tell us about what you have, and we will discuss what it might become.
Do you take gifting and corporate orders?
Yes. Pieces from Udhbava Gifting, such as our teak and silk coasters, have been made in curated sets for events and selected as corporate gifts for Diwali. Get in touch with the quantity and occasion, and we will discuss what is possible.
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Customised, personalised, commissioned and made-to-order pieces are non-refundable and non-returnable unless they arrive damaged or incorrect.
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