{"product_id":"2-5-sitting-hanuman-in-anjali-mudra-handcrafted-panchaloha","title":"2.5″ Sitting Hanuman in Anjali Mudra | Handcrafted Panchaloha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2.5-inch seated Hanuman idol is cast in Panchaloha, the traditional South Indian five-metal alloy comprising copper, zinc, tin, silver, and gold, measuring 6cm in height, 4cm in width, and 2cm in depth, and weighing 130 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is rendered in anjali mudra, with both hands pressed together at the chest in a gesture of complete surrender and reverence. The posture is composed and grounded — Hanuman seated cross-legged on a tiered lotus pedestal, the body upright, the face bearing the characteristic simian features rendered with calm dignity. The crown rises in a tapering form above the head, and the tail curves upward behind the figure, a consistent iconographic marker across traditional Hanuman forms. The ornamental detail on the arms and chest is visible even at this compact scale, reflecting the level of hand-finishing that goes into each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Indian devotional tradition, Hanuman embodies bhakti in its most absolute form — strength placed entirely in service of dharma, courage inseparable from humility. The anjali mudra specifically represents this quality: power held in stillness, devotion expressed through complete offering. He is worshipped for protection, focus, perseverance, and the removal of obstacles, and is considered especially auspicious on Tuesdays and during Hanuman Jayanti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanchaloha has been used in South Indian temple iconography for centuries. The combination of five metals produces a dense, workable alloy with a warm reddish-brown tone that deepens over time. It is considered both spiritually significant and materially durable, suited for objects intended for daily ritual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece carries a polished finish that brings out the natural luster of the alloy, visible in the image as a deep, burnished tone with warmth across the raised surfaces. As with all handcrafted work, minor variation in surface texture, tone, and fine detail from piece to piece is inherent to the process and reflects its hand-made origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 130 grams and compact enough to hold in one hand, this idol is suited for a home puja shelf, a personal altar, a work or study desk, or as a considered gift for housewarmings and devotional occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cosmic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635133284387,"sku":null,"price":2699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0448\/0547\/files\/60-PB__3526.webp?v=1786240878","url":"https:\/\/cosmicstudio.in\/products\/2-5-sitting-hanuman-in-anjali-mudra-handcrafted-panchaloha","provider":"Cosmic Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}