Gajalakshmi Panchaloha Statue 6 Inch — Gaja Abhisheka with Makara Torana Arch

Flanked by two majestic elephants and crowned by an ornate Makara Torana arch, this Gajalakshmi idol is not merely a statue — it is a complete temple shrine composition, a masterpiece of the ancient Panchaloha tradition of Kumbakonam. A signature piece from Sri Swaminathan & Co, one of Tamil Nadu’s most trusted names in sacred temple art.

Each piece is entirely handcrafted by master artisans using the sacred five-metal alloy — copper, zinc, iron, and a small but sacred pinch of gold and silver — following the same metallurgical canon used in consecrated temple idols for centuries. At 1.75 kg, this is a substantial, heirloom-quality piece that commands presence in any pooja room or home sanctum.

Why Panchaloha?

Panchaloha (பஞ்சலோஹம்) is the sacred alloy prescribed in the Agama Shastra for divine idols. Even a small pinch of gold and silver in the alloy is believed to amplify the idol’s spiritual potency, making it suitable for daily pooja, abhishekam, and all Vedic rituals just as performed in temples.

Iconographic Details

• Deity: Goddess Gajalakshmi — Lakshmi flanked by elephants, the most auspicious form for wealth, prosperity, and abundance
• Pose: Seated in Padmasana on a lotus throne — serene, composed, radiating divine grace
• Hands (Chaturbhuja — 4 hands): Upper two hands held by flanking elephants performing Gaja Abhisheka (sacred bathing); lower right in Abhaya Mudra (blessing & protection); lower left holds a Kalasha (pot of abundance)
• Gaja Abhisheka: Two ornate elephants on either side pour sacred water over the goddess — the most auspicious form of Lakshmi, seen in the grandest Vaishnava temples
• Tiruvatchi (Makara Torana Arch): Magnificent ornate arch with intricate scrollwork, floral motifs, Makara (mythical sea creature) at the base of each pillar, and a lotus finial at the crown — replicates the sacred prabhavali of temple vigrahas
• Base: Stepped rectangular Adhisthana peetham with decorative lotus border — full temple-canon iconography
• Ideal for: Lakshmi Puja, Diwali, Varalakshmi Vratam, Griha Pravesham, weddings, home sanctum, and premium gifting
• Size: 15 cm height × 15 cm width × 10 cm depth (approx. 6 inches)
• Weight: Approx. 1.750 kg
• Material: Panchaloha — copper, zinc, iron + a sacred pinch of gold & silver
• Origin: Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu — the temple town of India

The Significance of Gajalakshmi

Among all forms of Goddess Lakshmi, Gajalakshmi is considered the most powerful for invoking Dhana Lakshmi (wealth) and Raja Lakshmi (royal prosperity). The two elephants performing Abhisheka represent the eight directions of the universe blessing the goddess — and by extension, the devotee’s home. The Makara Torana arch (Tiruvatchi) transforms this idol into a self-contained temple shrine, creating a sacred space wherever it is placed. Worshipping Gajalakshmi is believed to remove financial obstacles, attract abundance, and bring harmony and auspiciousness to the household.

A Premium Gifting Choice

At this scale and weight, this Gajalakshmi is an exceptional gift for weddings, Griha Pravesham (housewarming), Diwali, and Varalakshmi Vratam. It arrives as a statement piece — the kind that becomes a family heirloom, passed down through generations.

✨ Want a Customised Larger Idol?

For statues above 9 inches, we offer full customisation — you can choose to add gold and silver by hand, in a quantity that reflects your own devotion and contribution.

📞 Contact us on WhatsApp — Click here to chat

Bring Temple Energy Home

Placing a consecrated Panchaloha Gajalakshmi in your pooja room creates the same positive vibration as a temple sanctum. The idol can be energised (pranapratishtha) by a qualified priest and used for daily archana, deepa aradhana, and all Lakshmi festival rituals.

A signature piece from Sri Swaminathan & Co, Kumbakonam — where tradition meets craftsmanship.

✅ Why Choose Sri Swaminathan & Co?

• ✅ Decades of trust in traditional brass & devotional items
• ✅ Sourced directly from skilled Tamil Nadu craftsmen
• ✅ Quality checked before every dispatch
• ✅ Genuine Panchaloha — no compromise on material
• ✅ Thousands of happy customers across India & abroad

🚚 Shipping

• Free Shipping across India on all orders
• International Shipping available — WhatsApp us for rates & details

🛕 Add to Cart & Invite Goddess Lakshmi’s Blessings into Your Home