Ayyappan Statue Sitting On Base - 1.5 x 1 Inches | Panchaloha Statue/ Ayyappan Vigraham With Arch for Pooja

Lord Ayyappan is one of South India's most worshipped deities, he represents harmony and dharma. Before making the journey to Sabarimala, devotees observe celibacy and simplicity for 41 days during a period of vratham. During the service, followers chant "Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa," emphasizing equality, discipline, and purity. Offerings that encourage peace and spiritual development include prayers and coconuts stuffed with ghee.

• This exquisitely crafted panchaloha ayyappan statue is the ideal addition to your place of prayer.
• The panchaloha statue, intricately depicts Lord Ayyappan's holy presence.
• This ayyappan idol is perfect for devotees, embodying the deity's strength and tranquility. Its small size allows it to be easily placed on tabletops, altars, or shelves.
• The ayyappan statue's elegant pose represents discipline, devotion, and inner tranquility.
• It is appropriate for everyday prayers and acts as a spiritual reminder of the blessings and lessons of Lord Ayyappan.
• This panchaloha statue is easy to handle and care for.
• It is the perfect gift for religious celebrations, housewarmings, or personal devotion; the delicate details in the design give authenticity by reflecting the traditional image of Lord Ayyappan.
• Wherever it is placed, the ayyappan idol creates a calm and harmonious atmosphere. Its adaptable design allows it to blend in with both traditional and modern interiors.
• Those looking for a spiritual connection and heavenly inspiration in their surroundings may find this ayyappan statue to be a wise choice.

Ayyappan is portrayed as a warrior prince of the Pandala kingdom in Malayalam folklore. The story goes that, the king of Pandalam once discovered a baby boy on the banks of the Pamba River. Since the royal family was childless, the king decided to bring up the child as his own. On the recommendation of an astrologer, the king gave the boy the name ""Manikandan"" and raised him as his son. 

The king wished to publicly declare Manikandan as the heir to the throne when he was twelve years old. The queen, however, protested, claiming her younger biological kid as her first choice. To get rid of Manikandan, the queen pretended to be ill and demanded that Manikanda be sent to get tiger milk, the cure for her illness. 

He volunteered to bring the cure for his mother's illness went into the forest and returned riding a tigress. This proved to everyone that he was not just an ordinary kid and that he was a divine being. The queen realized her mistake and accepted Manikanda as her son. 

The Cholas, a dynasty that governed Southern India from 850 to 1250 CE, invented the lost-wax method. Chola Bronze Statues are made using this method and are used in temples for worship. Intricate metal sculptures, especially in India, are made using the centuries-old lost-wax panchaloha technique. It uses panchaloha, an alloy of five metals—gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc—in conjunction with the lost-wax casting method.

This is a summary of the lost-wax procedure used in making this statue:

1. The required sculpture is carefully created by hand using a realistic wax model. Getting the appropriate shape and fine details requires tedious shaping and carving.
2. The wax model is covered with layers of a hard substance, usually a clay-based blend. This leaves a hollow hole inside the wax sculpture, forming a mold around it.
3. When the mold is heated, the wax melts and escapes via a tiny hole. As a result, a hole remains in the original wax model's shape.
4. The mold's space is filled with molten panchaloha. As the metal cools and solidifies, it assumes the shape of the original wax model.
5. The completed metal sculpture is gently removed from the firm clay mold.
6. Following cleaning and polishing, the sculpture may be further adorned with gems or ornaments.