{"product_id":"meenakshi-amman-idol-4-inch","title":"4″ Madurai Meenakshi Devi Idol | Handcrafted Panchaloha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 3.75-inch standing figure of Goddess Meenakshi is cast in Panchaloha, the traditional South Indian alloy composed of five sacred metals, and carries a polished silver-toned finish that brings out the depth of its surface detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idol is shaped in the tribhanga stance, with the figure's weight distributed in a gentle triple-bend posture that has defined South Indian temple iconography for centuries. The casting captures an unusually high level of surface detail at this scale — layered drapery across the lower body rendered in fine relief, stacked ornamental bands at the wrists and upper arms, a broad necklace across the chest, and large circular earrings framing a composed, faintly smiling face. A tall stepped crown rises above the head in the manner seen in Dravidian temple sculpture. In her raised right hand, she holds a small bowl from which a parrot extends upward — one of Meenakshi's most recognized emblems, associated with eloquence, auspiciousness, and the transmission of sacred knowledge. The figure stands on a tiered circular base with carved relief around its perimeter, consistent with traditional temple-style pedestals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeenakshi, enshrined at the historic temple complex in Madurai, is understood in the Shaiva tradition as a form of Parvati — a sovereign goddess revered for her fierce protectiveness, her governance of cosmic order, and her role as a bestower of prosperity and marital harmony. Her worship is especially prominent on Fridays, during Navaratri, and during the Chithirai Thiruvizha festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanchaloha is a copper-dominant alloy incorporating gold, silver, iron, and lead in ritual proportions. It has been the prescribed metal for consecrated South Indian temple images for over a millennium, valued for its density, warm tone, and resistance to corrosion over generations of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished finish gives this piece a bright, reflective surface with a silver-white warmth visible across the raised ornamentation. As with all handcrafted work, minor variation in tone, surface texture, and detailing from piece to piece is inherent to the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 140 grams and under four inches in height, this idol is suited for a home puja room, a personal altar, or as a considered gift for housewarmings, weddings, or occasions of devotional significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cosmic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635135447075,"sku":null,"price":3899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0448\/0547\/files\/PB__3472.webp?v=1786241255","url":"https:\/\/cosmicstudio.in\/products\/meenakshi-amman-idol-4-inch","provider":"Cosmic Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}