Material - Panchalogam ( Impon )
Height - 2 Inch
Weight - 0.042gm
Experience the profound wisdom and divine energy with our 2-inch Agathiyar Panchalogam Idol. Meticulously crafted and infused with sacred vibrations, this idol represents the ancient sage Agathiyar's teachings and blessings. Invite the spiritual guidance and enlightenment of Agathiyar into your life and create a sacred space filled with wisdom and serenity.
The tradition of venerating great saints, teachers, and spiritual luminaries is one of the most distinctive and deeply rooted aspects of South Indian religious culture. Saints like Aadhishangarar (Adi Shankaracharya), Ramanujar (Sri Ramanuja), Sankarachariyar, Maduraveeran, and Kanakkanpatti Swamigal are honoured not merely as historical figures but as living presences whose grace continues to guide, protect, and bless their devoted followers across centuries of unbroken tradition. Their idols in the home puja room create a connection to their compassionate presence and accumulated spiritual power.
Adi Shankaracharya, who consolidated and systematised Advaita Vedanta in the eighth century CE and established the four major monastic centres (mathas) across India, is revered as one of the greatest spiritual teachers in human history. His commentary on the principal Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Brahma Sutras remains the foundational philosophical framework for countless millions of Hindus today. Worshipping his image in the home connects the devotee to the tradition of non-dual wisdom that he preserved and transmitted with such brilliance and comprehensive understanding.
Sri Ramanuja, the great Vaishnava philosopher-saint of the 11th-12th centuries, is equally revered as the founder of Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) and as the great reformer who opened temple worship to all devotees regardless of caste or background. His combination of philosophical brilliance, personal compassion, and social courage makes him an inspiration to devotees across all traditions and backgrounds in the contemporary world.
This saint idol is crafted with care and iconographic accuracy appropriate to a sacred image of a revered teacher and spiritual luminary. Worship daily with incense, flowers, and a lit lamp. Reading from the saint's writings or teachings during worship creates a living connection with their wisdom and compassion. This idol makes a deeply meaningful gift for devotees who have been spiritually touched by the saint's tradition and teachings.
Adyar Handicrafts carefully sources all products in this collection to ensure the highest standards of material authenticity and traditional craft quality. Every item is selected with a deep understanding of the devotional purposes it will serve, and we are committed to making genuine, spiritually significant South Indian sacred objects accessible to devotees worldwide. We invite you to incorporate this item into your regular spiritual practice and to experience the depth, warmth, and beauty of South Indian devotional tradition through the quality of authentic sacred objects crafted and preserved with care for generations of dedicated use and sincere devotion.
