SOLD Navagraha Set, The Nine Planets of Hindu Astrology 6"

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This hand made, bronze sculpture is a one-of-a-kind statue, hand cast by the artists of south India. 

Special Features:  The Navagrahas (including Surya) have great importance in Hindu Rituals. They are considered to play a major role in deciding the destiny of man.   All the nine grahams (planets) Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu (Snake's head) and Ketu (Snake's tail) give us pleasure and serenity and remove obstacles from our way.  There is a cluster of Navagraha Temples dating from the Chola dynasty near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. Each temple is located in a different village. Each of these temples is considered an abode of one of the Navagrahams. However, the majority of these temples are dedicated to Shiva.

• Surya Navagrahastalam -- Tirumangalakkudi
• Chandra Navagrahastalam -- Tingaloor
• Angaarakan Navagrahastalam -- Puttirukku Velur
• Budha Navagrahastalam -- Tiruvenkaadu
• Guru Navagrahastalam -- Aalanguidi
• Sukra Navagrahastalam -- Kanjanoor
• Shani Navagrahastalam -- Tirunallaar
• Raahu Navagrahastalam -- Tirunageswaram
• Ketu Navagrahastalam -- Keezhperumpallam

About the Golden Polish:  This bronze sculpture has been polished after casting giving it a golden shine.  Polished bronze pieces are often used in temples.  Temples prefer the polished bronze icons because the rituals involved in puja often involve bathing the bronze deity, which naturally removes the bronze patina of an older piece.  Over time and with no periodic care the golden polish will naturally dull to form a dark patina that is naturally found on aged bronze.

Care:  Regular dusting should keep the piece clean.  Over the years the golden polish will fade.  In order to keep the piece shiny you can use a cotton rag and some coconut oil to regularly clean the piece.  Or you can cut a half a lemon and go over the piece.  The acid from the lemon removes any patina. 

Shipping is automatically calculated by UPS for shipping within the US and Canada.  Each piece is usually shipped within 24 hours of the order with the exception of the weekend.   If you are in Canada please select "UPS Standard to Canada" for the shipping option.  If you are an international customer please select "TNT International Shipping" during checkout.  The shipping will come out as $0 and will be added to your order.  Please call 203-629-0902 or email us info@lotussculpture.com for a shipping quote.

Please email or call us, toll free, with any questions or comments 1(866) LOTUS-12,  info@lotussculpture.com.

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