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Adi Shankaracharya Panchaloha Statue with Prabhavali | 6.5 Inch | 1.2 kg

Adi Shankaracharya Panchaloha Statue with Prabhavali | 6.5 Inch | 1.2 kg

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Sri Swaminathan & Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust

Adi Shankaracharya — The Jagadguru in Sacred Panchaloha

Panchaloha · 6.5 Inch · Seated on Beedam with Prabhavali


Bring the profound wisdom of the Advaita Guru into your home with this masterfully crafted Adi Shankaracharya Vigraham. Standing at 6.5 inches and weighing a solid 1.2 kg, this idol is not a mere decorative piece but a sacred work of art — depicting the Jagadguru in a serene seated meditative pose upon a tiered Beedam, framed by a majestic, intricately detailed Prabhavali.


Panchaloha — The Sacred Five-Metal Alloy

What sets this piece apart is its authentic Panchaloha composition. Following ancient Shastras, our master sthapathis infuse a precise blend of five metals, including genuine inclusions of Gold and Silver. This ensures the idol carries the traditional spiritual vibrations required for daily puja and meditation. Cast using the traditional Chola-style lost-wax method — the same casting technique used for consecrated temple idols for centuries.


Product Specifications
Specification Metric (cm / kg) Imperial (inches / lbs)
Deity Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya
Material Authentic Panchaloha (5-metal alloy with genuine Gold & Silver)
Height 16 cm 6.3 inches
Length 10 cm 3.9 inches
Depth 6.5 cm 2.6 inches
Weight ~1.2 kg ~2.6 lbs
Design Seated on Beedam with intricate Prabhavali (Thiruvachi)
Casting Method Traditional Chola-style lost-wax casting
Finish Traditional Antique — suitable for abhishekam & active pooja
SKU 16233

Ideal for
  • Daily puja & meditation — at home temple or personal sanctum
  • Advaita Vedanta followers & Shaiva devotees — the Jagadguru’s presence in your space
  • Premium gifting — for Guru Purnima, housewarmings & weddings
  • Collectors — of authentic South Indian Panchaloha idols
  • Bulk & corporate gifting — gift boxing, name personalisation & direct delivery available

Care Instructions
  • After abhishekam — pat completely dry with a soft microfibre cloth to prevent water spots
  • Polishing — use tamarind paste, lemon, or Pitambari powder periodically to restore golden glow; rinse and dry immediately
  • Natural finish — rub with Vibhuti (Sacred Ash) for a traditional matte look and to absorb surface oils
  • Avoid — never use steel wool or harsh chemicals, as they will damage the delicate Gold and Silver traces
  • Patina — slight darkening over time is considered auspicious, symbolising the absorption of energy

What you see on this page is the real product — photographed as it is, with no digital editing or AI enhancement. The idol you receive will look exactly as shown.

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Care & Maintenance

Made from super fine quality brass with a golden powder coated polish — gives a satin gold glow like a gold statue. Purely for decor and dry display. If used for pooja rituals, the golden polish layer will peel off over time. Keep it dry — and it will look as fresh as the day you bought it. Always.

No restrictions for pooja rituals. Avoid harsh chemicals to preserve its traditional antique look. The dark patina is intentional — it deepens the beauty over time.

Powerful. Preferred for active pooja rituals — no restrictions. Traditional Cleaning Method: Use dara liquid and cashew nut seeds — an ancient method used by temple priests for generations. Gently rub with cashew nut seeds dipped in dara liquid. Rinse clean. Your idol will look brand new. Cleaning once every 30 days is recommended if used regularly for pooja.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand this completely. You are buying online from a shop you have never visited. Here is the truth: Sri Swaminathan & Co has been standing at 61, Bakthapuri Street, Kumbakonam since 1973 — over 53 years. We are not a warehouse or a reseller. We are a family shop, rooted in Kumbakonam, where priests, temples, and devotees from across Tamil Nadu have been coming for generations. Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, UK, and USA visit us when they come to Kumbakonam — because they know us. You can walk into our shop any day. We are real.
Because most sites sell products. We sell legacy. Every item in our shop — whether it is a small brass lamp or a 4-foot Panchaloha idol — comes from craftsmen whose families have been doing this since the Chola period. We do not source from factories. We do not compromise on material or finish to reduce price. When you buy from us, you are not just getting a product — you are getting 53 years of trust, traditional craftsmanship, and the assurance that what you receive is exactly what a devotee deserves.
This is a fair concern and we respect it. Here is why we do not offer COD — our products are handcrafted, fragile, and carefully packed for safe delivery. COD returns damage both the product and the trust. Instead, we offer something better: WhatsApp us before you order. We will send you a video of the actual product — the exact piece you will receive. You can ask us anything. Only when you are fully satisfied, you pay. Our 53-year reputation is our guarantee — we cannot afford to let even one customer down.
Not at all — and we are glad you asked this. Our products are made of brass and Panchaloha — metals that naturally catch and reflect light from every angle. What you see as dark shades or bright reflections in photos is simply the metal doing what metal does — glowing, reflecting, and shining. We photograph every product as-is, with no filters, no AI, no editing. That reflection you see in the photo? You will see the same beautiful glow when it sits in your pooja room. It is not a defect — it is the character of real metal.
Yes — and here is why we say this with full confidence. Panchaloha idols require the right alloy, the right casting method, and the right finishing — done by craftsmen who understand the spiritual significance of what they are making. Our Panchaloha idols are hand-cast in Kumbakonam and Swamimalai by hereditary artisans using the traditional lost-wax method — the same method used to make idols for consecrated temples across South India. Priests trust our idols for temple installation. Families trust us for home pooja rooms. In 53 years, that trust has never been broken.