Material - Brass
Height - 3 Inch
Weight - 0.290 gm
Lord Shiva, the Mahadeva of the Hindu cosmos, is a deity of inexhaustible depth and complexity whose worship has nourished one of the most intellectually and spiritually sophisticated religious traditions in human history. From the cosmic Nataraja whose dance destroys and recreates the universe, to the meditating Dakshinamurthy who teaches in silence the knowledge that transcends all words, to the compassionate householder who resides with Parvati on the sacred mountain, Shiva encompasses within his infinite nature every aspect of reality that a devotee might need to encounter on the path to liberation and self-knowledge.
The South Indian Shaivite tradition, crystallised in the Shaiva Siddhanta philosophy and expressed in the sublime devotional poetry of the Nayanmars, offers one of the world's most complete frameworks for understanding and relating to the divine through the specific personality and cosmic functions of Lord Shiva. Establishing a Shiva idol in the home and worshipping it with daily devotion connects the householder to this great tradition in a personal, intimate way that supports genuine spiritual development alongside the fulfilment of ordinary life duties and family responsibilities.
This Shiva idol is crafted following traditional South Indian Shaivite iconographic conventions, with careful attention to the attributes, posture, and expression that communicate the specific aspects of Shiva's nature being represented. The quality of the brass construction ensures durability and a beautiful finish that maintains its sacred dignity with regular care. The idol's presence in a dedicated puja space creates an atmosphere of meditative calm and spiritual authority that many devotees find perceptible from the very moment of the idol's installation in the home.
Regular worship with abhishekam (ritual bathing), bilva leaves, vibhuti, and the sincere repetition of "Om Namah Shivaya" cultivates the inner stillness, fearlessness, and loving surrender that characterise the most fulfilled expression of Shaivite devotion. This idol makes a profound gift for Shiva devotees at any stage of their practice, for Maha Sivarathri, and for families whose spiritual life is centred in the Shaivite tradition.
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.
