Material - Brass Yellow Antique Finish
Height - 9 Inch
Weight - 1.685 gm
Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu and the divine teacher of the Bhagavad Gita, is one of the most beloved and multidimensional deities in the entire Hindu tradition. As the divine flute player whose music draws all hearts toward the divine, as the charioteer-philosopher who reveals the deepest truths of existence on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, as the playful child who steals butter and the hearts of his devotees with equal ease, Krishna encompasses within his infinite nature the full spectrum of human longing and the complete fulfilment of every form of that longing in the divine.
The devotional tradition surrounding Lord Krishna — particularly as expressed in the Bhagavata Purana and in the Alvars' devotional poetry — is one of the most emotionally rich and artistically fruitful streams in all of world religious culture. The Krishna bhakti tradition understands five primary devotional relationships (rasas) through which the devotee can approach the Lord: as master, as friend, as parent, as beloved, and as the completely surrendered soul. Each of these relationships is a complete path to liberation, and the home Krishna idol serves as the focal point through which the devotee cultivates their chosen relationship with the Lord through daily worship and sincere prayer.
This Krishna idol is crafted from quality brass following South Indian Vaishnava iconographic traditions, with careful attention to the Lord's characteristic attributes — the flute, the peacock feather crown, the divine blue complexion suggested by the brass finish — and the expression of serene, compassionate joy that characterises the Lord of Vrindavana at his most accessible and loving aspect. The quality construction ensures lasting beauty appropriate to daily devotional use.
Worship daily with tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, sandal paste, and incense. Recite the Ashtapadi or any of the beautiful Krishna devotional songs during puja. This idol makes a deeply cherished gift for devotees of Lord Krishna, for Vaishnava families, and for anyone who has been touched by the beauty and depth of Krishna's divine love.
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.
