About this piece
Description
Swami Ayyappa Idol in Panchaloha Bronze with Prabhavali – Handcrafted South Indian Sculpture | Manikanta, Sastha, Hariharaputra Idol for Temple & Home Decor
Product Highlights
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Dimensions: Length: 26 cm | Width: 19 cm | Depth: 10 cm
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Material: Traditional Panchaloha (Bronze, Copper, Tin, Silver, Gold)
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Weight: 2.8 KG
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Package Contents: 1 Handcrafted Ayyappa with Prabhavali Idol
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Care Instructions: Gently clean with warm water using lemon, tamarind, or Pitambari powder
About Our Making Process
This Swami Ayyappa Idol is entirely handmade using the ancient lost-wax casting technique, deeply rooted in South Indian bronze art and Chola-style craftsmanship. We follow the Vedic Shilpa Shastra guidelines for making Panchaloha idols, a sacred alloy composed of Bronze, Copper, Tin, Silver, and Gold, also known regionally as Pittalai, Kanchu, Kansya, Velli Kalai, Pittalam, Tambadhatu, Kamsya, Kanchu Loha, Tamrapanchaka, Chembu, Ashtadhatu. These five-metal idols are revered for enhancing spiritual energy, health, harmony, and prosperity in homes and temples.
Why Choose Us
At Bhunes, every idol is meticulously handcrafted by skilled South Indian artisans with decades of traditional mastery. Our sculptures are authentic, vastu-compliant, and spiritually energized, crafted with premium Panchaloha alloy for long-lasting divine presence. We also offer customization for temple installations and special gifting.
Deity Significance
This Ayyappa with Prabhavali Sculpture represents Lord Manikanta, also known as Swami Ayyappa, Dharma Shastha, Sastha, Hariharaputra, Ayyanar, Shri Ayyappa, Kanni Swamy, Pandala Raja Kumaran, Bhoothanatha, Santhana Puthran, and Sabarimala Ayyappa. Lord Ayyappa is believed to be the divine son of Shiva and Vishnu (as Mohini) and is a symbol of celibacy, discipline, and dharmic balance. Worshipping him in his traditional bronze Panchaloha form is said to remove obstacles, improve well-being, and attract auspiciousness.
Perfect For
Temple installations, home puja mandirs, spiritual gifting, vastu and feng shui alignment, pooja rooms, Sabarimala devotees, Ayyappa Mandala season offerings, and South Indian traditional decor.
The Bhunes promise
Bought with confidence, treasured for generations
Handcrafted in India
Made by master artisans using traditional temple casting, since 2017.
Packed with care
Protective packing and tracked delivery across India and worldwide.
14-day returns
Not right for your home? Request a return within 14 days of delivery.
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