{"product_id":"brass-thiruvachi-arch-56","title":"Brass Thiruvachi Arch 56 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Brass Thiruvachi Arch 56 Inch - Grand Temple-Scale Handcrafted Solid Brass Prabhavali Torana\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grandest and most majestic in the Thiruvachi collection. This \u003cstrong\u003eBrass Thiruvachi (Prabhavali \/ Torana) Arch\u003c\/strong\u003e stands a commanding 56 inches tall and 37 inches wide - a true life-size gopuram-scale temple installation arch handcrafted entirely in solid brass. Distinctively designed with a broad, wide semi-circular arch body and a broader crown profile, this arch presents an exceptionally spacious sacred opening perfectly proportioned for the largest deity installations. The arch shoulders feature powerful \u003cstrong\u003eYali \/ Simha (lion) figures\u003c\/strong\u003e rendered with dramatic force. The full arc of the arch carries intricate rolling foliage and lotus scroll carvings, while the elongated pillar panels are richly detailed with multi-register lotus medallion, creeper, and geometric panel motifs. At the crown apex rises a commanding \u003cstrong\u003eKirtimukha (Simhamukha \/ lion face)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a broad sweeping foliage surround - the supreme sacred guardian of the divine threshold. A heavy-duty structural iron frame with cross-bar and wide T-feet stands provides the engineering backbone for this monumental life-size installation. Finished in a rich \u003cstrong\u003egold-polished brass\u003c\/strong\u003e that radiates the warmth of authentic temple gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Brass with Heavy-Duty Iron Frame Stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 inches (142.2 cm) | \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 inches (94.0 cm) | \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches (20.3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,300 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInner Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInner Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-polished brass (as shown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad Kirtimukha (Simhamukha \/ lion face) with wide sweeping foliage surround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder Motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful Yali \/ Simha (lion) figures on both arch shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArch Arc Motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolling foliage scrolls, lotus masses, and bead moulding along the full arch arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePillar Motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-register lotus medallion, creeper scroll, and geometric panel reliefs on elongated pillar sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty iron frame with cross-bar and wide T-feet stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e TVA-BR-56I-001 | \u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India | \u003cstrong\u003eHS Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 83062990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIconographic Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Kirtimukha Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e A commanding broad Simhamukha at the apex with wide sweeping foliage surround - the supreme sacred guardian of divine thresholds in the highest Shaivite and Vaishnavite temple tradition, rendered here with exceptional breadth and authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Yali \/ Simha Shoulder Figures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dramatically rendered Yali and Simha figures flanking both arch shoulders - the most prestigious motif of classical Dravidian temple architecture, here given their fullest sculptural expression at this scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Semi-Circular Arch Arc:\u003c\/strong\u003e The distinctively broad and spacious arch arc carries intricate rolling foliage scrolls, lotus masses, and classical bead moulding along its full sweep - creating the most generous sacred opening in the collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Register Pillar Panels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated pillar sections richly detailed with stacked lotus medallion, creeper scroll, and geometric panel reliefs - replicating the layered sacred grammar of the great Dravidian stone temple pillars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Iron Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide T-feet and cross-bar iron frame engineered for the substantial weight and life-size scale of this 56-inch supreme installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpiritual Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eThiruvachi (Prabhavali \/ Torana)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sacred arch placed behind a deity idol representing the divine halo, the cosmic aura of the deity, and the celestial gateway between the mortal and divine realms. At 56 inches with a 37-inch wide opening - the broadest and tallest in the collection - this arch creates the most spacious and majestic sacred consecrated threshold available for a home puja room or institutional temple. The broad arch proportions mirror the great mandapam archways of the Pallava-Chola temple tradition. Installing a deity within this arch elevates any space to the highest order of sacred architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVastu and Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Face East or North-East for deity installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdol Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for deity idols up to approximately 40 to 48 inches in height within the generous 37-inch wide arch opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires an extra-heavy reinforced puja platform, thick granite or marble slab, or solid reinforced wooden altar base - ensure both wide iron T-feet stands are perfectly level and all cross-bar bolts are firmly secured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best installed as a permanent grand centrepiece in a dedicated puja room, home temple sanctum, institutional temple, or ceremonial mandapam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuspicious occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install on Griha Pravesh, Kumbhabhishekam, Brahmotsavam, Navaratri, or any major deity consecration or Pratishtha day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Gift For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGriha Pravesh (housewarming) - the grandest and most magnificent possible gift for a new home puja room or family temple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemple construction and consecration (Kumbhabhishekam and Brahmotsavam) - the supreme institutional gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFestive pandal, yajna mandapam, and ceremonial mandapam deity installations at the grandest life-size scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstitutional gifting for temples, mutts, devasthanams, agraharam trusts, and major religious endowments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ultimate collector-level and heirloom devotional art acquisition for the most discerning connoisseurs of South Indian temple craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe regularly with a soft dry cloth paying careful attention to the rolling foliage and lotus scroll carvings along the arch arc, the powerful Yali shoulder figures, the multi-register pillar panel reliefs, and the broad Kirtimukha crown. For deep cleaning apply a paste of tamarind or lemon juice with salt using a soft brush working gently into all carved recesses and panel borders. Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately. Keep the iron frame, cross-bar, and all wide T-feet stands dry to prevent rusting - apply a light protective coat of oil periodically to all iron components. Annual professional polishing is strongly recommended given the exceptional scale and surface coverage of this arch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Pooja Articles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic grandest life-size solid brass South Indian temple-art - the tallest and widest arch in our entire Thiruvachi collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive broad semi-circular arch proportions and powerful Yali shoulder figures - a unique iconographic signature at this scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty iron frame with wide T-feet engineered for the substantial 5,300 kg weight of this supreme 56-inch installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure extra-heavy-duty specialised packaging designed for safe delivery of this grand installation piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted by home temples, institutional temples, mutts, devasthanams, and the global Hindu diaspora for the finest premium devotional art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pooja Articles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48272971989157,"sku":"TVA-BR-56I-001","price":18999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9840\/5541\/files\/Premium_Brass_Thiruvachi_Arch_56_Inch.png?v=1789195373","url":"https:\/\/www.poojaarticles.com\/products\/brass-thiruvachi-arch-56","provider":"poojaarticles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}