{"product_id":"brass-palani-aandi-murugan-idol-7-5","title":"Brass Palani Aandi Murugan Idol 7.5 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrass Palani Aandi Murugan Idol 7.5 Inch - Dandayudhapani Ascetic Form with Danda Staff, Kamandalu \u0026amp; Lotus Plinth on Square Scrollwork Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite the supreme grace and ascetic blessings of \u003cstrong\u003eLord Palani Murugan (Dandayudhapani, Aandi Murugan, Bala Yogi, Palani Andavar)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most sacred and beloved form of Lord Murugan as he is enshrined at the \u003cstrong\u003eArulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani\u003c\/strong\u003e (one of the six Arupadai Veedu) — into your sacred space with this magnificent large-format\u003cstrong\u003e Brass Palani Aandi Murugan Idol\u003c\/strong\u003e. Standing an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e7.5 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e on a beautifully detailed \u003cstrong\u003eround lotus petal base on a square stepped plinth with scrollwork border and red enamel accent\u003c\/strong\u003e, this idol presents Lord Murugan in the \u003cstrong\u003eAandi (ascetic \/ Bala Yogi) form\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003ebare-chested\u003c\/strong\u003e, wearing only a \u003cstrong\u003esimple loincloth \/ kaupina\u003c\/strong\u003e, holding a \u003cstrong\u003etall danda (staff)\u003c\/strong\u003e in his right hand and a \u003cstrong\u003esmall kamandalu (water pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e in his left hand. He wears \u003cstrong\u003elarge round kundala earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003esimple round cap \/ kudumi hairstyle\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003enecklace and armlets\u003c\/strong\u003e, and his expression radiates \u003cstrong\u003eserene, youthful ascetic grace\u003c\/strong\u003e. Weighing a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e1,210 grams (1.21 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e in solid brass with a warm antique gold finish and red enamel accents, this is a true large-format heirloom-grade sacred centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 inches (19 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth \/ Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches (7.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreadth \/ Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches (7.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,210 grams (1.21 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Antique Gold Polish with Red Enamel Accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dandayudhapani \/ Aandi Murugan — standing ascetic (Bala Yogi) form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight Hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall danda (staff \/ walking stick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft Hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kamandalu (water pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare-chested, simple loincloth \/ kaupina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdornments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large round kundala earrings, simple round cap \/ kudumi hairstyle, necklace, armlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round lotus petal base on square stepped plinth with scrollwork border and red enamel accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e MRG-BR-7P5-001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpiritual Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLord Palani Murugan (Dandayudhapani, Aandi Murugan, Bala Yogi, Palani Andavar)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the presiding deity of the \u003cstrong\u003eArulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e atop the \u003cstrong\u003eSivagiri Hill in Palani, Tamil Nadu\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the six Arupadai Veedu and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in South India. According to the Puranas, when the divine sage Narada presented Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with a \u003cstrong\u003edivine fruit of wisdom (jnana pazham)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lord Ganesha received it by circumambulating his parents. Lord Murugan, renouncing all his divine ornaments, weapons, and royal status, retired to the Sivagiri Hill as a \u003cstrong\u003ebare-chested young ascetic (Aandi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying only a \u003cstrong\u003edanda (staff)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ekamandalu (water pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e. When Lord Shiva said “You yourself are the fruit of wisdom (Pazham Nee)”, Lord Murugan accepted this divine truth and remained as \u003cstrong\u003eDandayudhapani\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003edanda\u003c\/strong\u003e represents divine knowledge (jnana shakti) and ascetic authority. The \u003cstrong\u003ekamandalu\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the renunciant’s vessel of sacred water and the purity of the ascetic life. Lord Palani Murugan is especially worshipped on \u003cstrong\u003eThaipusam, Skanda Sashti, Karthigai Deepam, Panguni Uttaram, and Tuesdays\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Palani Dandayudhapani Form\u003c\/strong\u003e - The most sacred and spiritually powerful form of Lord Murugan — the Aandi ascetic form with danda and kamandalu as enshrined at the Palani temple — faithfully rendered at an impressive 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-Format Heirloom Centrepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e - At 7.5 inches tall and 1.21 kg of solid brass, this is a commanding large-format idol that serves as the centrepiece of any home temple altar or pooja room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfound Ascetic Iconography\u003c\/strong\u003e - The bare-chested Aandi form with danda, kamandalu, kundala earrings, and simple kudumi hairstyle is rendered with extraordinary detail and spiritual authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Two-Tier Base\u003c\/strong\u003e - Round lotus petal base on a square stepped plinth with scrollwork border and red enamel accent adds extraordinary temple-art quality and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid 1.21 kg Brass Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e - Substantial weight and density conveys extraordinary quality and permanence; a true heirloom-grade sacred object built for generations of daily worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVastu \u0026amp; Placement Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace Lord Palani Murugan facing \u003cstrong\u003eEast\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eNorth-East\u003c\/strong\u003e in your home temple or pooja room. As the \u003cstrong\u003eAandi (ascetic) form\u003c\/strong\u003e, this idol is especially auspicious as the \u003cstrong\u003ecentral deity (moolavar) of a home temple altar\u003c\/strong\u003e. On \u003cstrong\u003eThaipusam, Skanda Sashti, and Tuesdays\u003c\/strong\u003e, offer red flowers, fruits, panchamrit, and vibhuti (sacred ash) to Lord Palani Murugan. Chanting the \u003cem\u003eKanda Sashti Kavacham\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThirupugazh\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePalani Andavar Suprabhatam\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eOm Saravanabhava\u003c\/em\u003e before this idol is believed to bestow supreme wisdom, renunciation of ego, divine protection, and liberation (moksha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Gift For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaipusam and Skanda Sashti celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalani temple pilgrimage returnees and devotees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousewarming ceremonies (Griha Pravesh) — as the central deity of a new home temple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeddings and marriage anniversaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamil Nadu and South Indian diaspora families worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of large-format South Indian brass sacred art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe gently with a soft dry cloth to remove dust. For periodic deep cleaning, use a tamarind or lemon juice solution with a soft brush to restore the brass lustre, paying attention to the fine danda staff, kamandalu, kundala earrings, lotus petal base, and scrollwork plinth detailing. Rinse with clean water and dry immediately and thoroughly. Handle the red enamel accents with care — avoid abrasive materials on the enamel surfaces. Avoid harsh chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Pooja Articles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurated Sacred Collection - hand-selected for iconographic accuracy and craftsmanship quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic South Indian brass casting tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging with extra protection for this large-format 1.21 kg idol during transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-India shipping and global delivery to Tamil diaspora communities worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated customer support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pooja Articles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48179217170597,"sku":"MRG-BR-7P5-001","price":4699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9840\/5541\/files\/Premium_Brass_Palani_Aandi_Murugan_Idol_7_5_Inch.webp?v=1787572009","url":"https:\/\/www.poojaarticles.com\/products\/brass-palani-aandi-murugan-idol-7-5","provider":"poojaarticles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}