About this piece
Description
At 21 x 14 x 8 cm (about 8.5 inches) and 1.75 kg, this handcrafted bronze idol of Annapurna Devi is a centrepiece for a home temple or pooja room. It carries a brown finish.
The idol is handmade by lost-wax casting: artisans sculpt the figure in wax, encase it in clay, melt the wax out and pour bronze into the mould. Each piece is then finished by hand.
Annapurna Devi, known in South India as Annapoorani and Annapurneshwari, is a form of Goddess Parvati and the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment. She is worshipped in homes and temples for a household that never lacks food.
Best suited to:
- The main deity position in a home temple or pooja room
- Small community or family shrines
- Collectors of handcrafted South Indian bronzes
- Gifting for weddings, housewarmings and festivals
Specifications:
- Dimensions: Length 21 cm x Width 14 cm x Depth 8 cm
- Weight: 1.75 kg
- Material: Bronze
- Finish: Brown
- Package contents: 1 Annapurna idol
Frequently asked questions
How large and heavy is this 8.5-inch Annapurna Devi bronze?
It measures 21 cm long, 14 cm wide and 8 cm deep and weighs 1.75 kg, so place it on a sturdy mandir shelf or altar platform rather than a narrow ledge.
How should I clean the brown finish on this idol?
Dust it with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid lemon, tamarind or other acidic cleaners, which can strip the brown finish and expose bright metal underneath.
How is this bronze idol made?
It is handmade by lost-wax casting, in which a wax model is covered in clay, melted out and replaced with molten bronze.
Can this idol be installed in a home temple for regular worship?
Yes. Its 21 cm size and 1.75 kg weight suit a home temple or a small shrine. For a formal prana pratishtha, consult your family priest on the rituals to follow.
Is this an antique bronze piece?
No. It is a newly handcrafted bronze idol, not an antique.
Frequently Asked Questions
It measures 21 cm long, 14 cm wide and 8 cm deep and weighs 1.75 kg, so place it on a sturdy mandir shelf or altar platform rather than a narrow ledge.
Dust it with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid lemon, tamarind or other acidic cleaners, which can strip the brown finish and expose bright metal underneath.
It is handmade by lost-wax casting, the method used for Chola-style bronzes in Tamil Nadu, in which a wax model is covered in clay, melted out and replaced with molten Panchaloha.
Yes. Its 21 cm size and 1.75 kg weight suit a home temple or a small shrine. For a formal prana pratishtha, consult your family priest on the rituals to follow.
No. It is a newly handcrafted idol made in the Chola style of South Indian bronze work, not an antique.
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