About this piece
Description
This is a handcrafted brass idol of Annapurneshwari, also known as Annapurna Devi or Annada Devi, the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment. It measures 6 x 5 x 4 cm (about 2.5 inches) and weighs 100 grams, making it a compact murti for daily pooja in a small home mandir, a kitchen shrine, or as a religious gift.
The idol is shaped by artisans using traditional Indian metalworking techniques and finished in a polished golden brass tone. Brass is known across India as peetal or pital.
About Annapurneshwari: she is a form of Goddess Parvati worshipped as the provider of food. Her best-known temples are the Annapurna temple in Kashi (Varanasi) and the Annapoorneshwari temple at Horanadu in Karnataka. Keeping her murti at home is traditionally associated with a household that never lacks food.
Where to use it:
- Daily puja and naivedyam offerings in a home pooja room or mandir
- A small shrine in the kitchen or dining area
- Gifting for housewarming (griha pravesh), Annapurna Jayanti, Diwali and other festivals
Specifications:
- Dimensions: Length 6 cm x Width 5 cm x Depth 4 cm
- Weight: 100 grams
- Material: Brass
- Finish: Polished golden brass
- Package contents: 1 Annapurna sculpture
Frequently asked questions
How big is this brass Annapurneshwari idol?
It measures 6 cm long, 5 cm wide and 4 cm deep (about 2.5 inches at its largest) and weighs 100 grams, so it fits on a small mandir shelf or a kitchen shrine.
Is this Annapurna Devi idol made of brass or bronze?
It is made of brass, known in Hindi as peetal or pital, with a polished golden finish. It is not bronze or panchaloha.
Does the idol come with a stand or other accessories?
No. The package contains one brass Annapurna sculpture only; no separate base, stand or pooja accessories are included.
Why do families keep an Annapurna Devi murti near the kitchen?
Annapurneshwari is revered as the goddess of food and nourishment, so many households place her in the home mandir or near the kitchen and offer her the first portion of cooked food as naivedyam.
How should I clean this 2.5-inch brass murti?
Rub it gently with lemon, tamarind paste or Pitambari powder, rinse with warm water, and dry it completely with a soft cloth to keep the golden shine.
Frequently Asked Questions
It measures 6 cm long, 5 cm wide and 4 cm deep (about 2.5 inches at its largest) and weighs 100 grams, so it fits on a small mandir shelf or a kitchen shrine.
It is made of brass, known in Hindi as peetal or pital, with a polished golden finish. It is not bronze or panchaloha.
No. The package contains one brass Annapurna sculpture only; no separate base, stand or pooja accessories are included.
Annapurneshwari is revered as the goddess of food and nourishment, so many households place her in the home mandir or near the kitchen and offer her the first portion of cooked food as naivedyam.
Rub it gently with lemon, tamarind paste or Pitambari powder, rinse with warm water, and dry it completely with a soft cloth to keep the golden shine.
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Made by master artisans using traditional temple casting, since 2017.
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