About this piece
Description
For families who call her Annapurna Ji, this handmade Panchaloha bronze murti gives the goddess of food a weighty place in the home temple. It measures 17 x 12 x 9 cm (about 7 inches), weighs 2.1 kg and has a golden finish.
The idol is handmade by South Indian artisans in the Chola style and cast in Panchaloha, the traditional five-metal bronze alloy used for temple icons. It is a newly made piece, not an antique.
Annapurna Devi, also called Annada, Annapoorani and Annapurneshwari, is a form of Goddess Parvati and the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment. She is revered in North India, especially Varanasi, as well as across the South.
Recommended for:
- The main deity in a home temple or puja room
- Family and small community shrines
- Wedding and housewarming gifts
- Collectors of South Indian bronze sculpture
Specifications:
- Dimensions: Length 17 cm x Width 12 cm x Depth 9 cm
- Weight: 2.1 kg
- Material: Bronze (Panchaloha)
- Finish: Golden bronze
- Package contents: 1 Annapurna sculpture
Frequently asked questions
Can a 2.1 kg idol go on a wall-mounted wooden mandir?
Yes, if the shelf is firmly fixed. Place the 17 x 12 x 9 cm idol towards the back and centre of the shelf rather than near the edge, and check that the mandir is rated for a few kilograms of load.
What does 'Annapurna Ji ki murti' mean?
It is Hindi for 'idol of Annapurna Ji', the respectful way North Indian households refer to Goddess Annapurna, the provider of food.
Is this bronze idol handmade?
Yes. It is handmade by South Indian artisans in the Chola style and cast in Panchaloha, the traditional five-metal bronze alloy. It is a newly made piece, not an antique.
Is this idol large enough for a family or community shrine?
Yes. At about 7 inches and 2.1 kg it has a clear presence as the main deity of a home temple or a small family or community shrine.
What does the package include?
One Panchaloha bronze Annapurna sculpture. No stand or base is included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if the shelf is firmly fixed. Place the 17 x 12 x 9 cm idol towards the back and centre of the shelf rather than near the edge, and check that the mandir is rated for a few kilograms of load.
It is Hindi for 'idol of Annapurna Ji', the respectful way North Indian households refer to Goddess Annapurna, the provider of food.
Yes. It is handmade by South Indian artisans in the Chola style and cast in Panchaloha, the traditional five-metal bronze alloy. It is a newly made piece, not an antique.
Yes. At about 7 inches and 2.1 kg it has a clear presence as the main deity of a home temple or a small family or community shrine.
One Panchaloha bronze Annapurna sculpture. No stand or base is included.
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