Kanchi Mahaperiyava Panchaloha Statue 3 Inch — The Living God in Metal

There are saints, and then there is Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal — the 68th Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, revered across Tamil Nadu and the world simply as Mahaperiyava (the Great Elder). This Panchaloha statue captures his most iconic form — seated in his characteristic Utkatasana pose, right hand raised in blessing, left hand holding his Danda — exactly as millions of devotees remember him.

Handcrafted by master artisans in Kumbakonam using the sacred five-metal Panchaloha alloy — copper, zinc, iron, and a small but sacred pinch of gold and silver — this statue is a signature piece from Sri Swaminathan & Co, one of Tamil Nadu’s most trusted names in sacred temple art.

Why Panchaloha?

Panchaloha (பஞ்சலோஹம்) is the sacred alloy prescribed in the Agama Shastra for consecrated idols. Even a small pinch of gold and silver in the alloy is believed to amplify the spiritual potency of the form it represents — making this an ideal object of daily veneration and meditation.

About This Statue

• Subject: Sri Kanchi Mahaperiyava — Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal, 68th Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
• Pose: Utkatasana — his most iconic seated squatting posture, as seen in famous photographs and temple portraits
• Right hand: Raised in Abhaya Mudra — the gesture of blessing, protection, and fearlessness
• Left hand: Holding the Danda (sacred staff) — symbol of Sanyasa, renunciation, and Acharya authority
• Head: Traditional Jata (matted hair) tied up — remarkably lifelike portrait casting with deeply lined, compassionate face
• Attire: Simple Kaupinam — reflecting his life of absolute renunciation and simplicity
• Base: Plain square peetham with small feet — austere and befitting a Sanyasi of his stature
• Ideal for: Daily pooja, meditation room, home sanctum, office desk, car dashboard, and gifting to devotees
• Size: 7.5 cm (H) × 5 cm (W) × 4.5 cm (D)
• Weight: Approx. 300 g
• Material: Panchaloha — copper, zinc, iron + a sacred pinch of gold & silver
• Origin: Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu — the temple town of India

The Grace of Mahaperiyava

Mahaperiyava lived for 100 years (1894–1994), walking barefoot across Tamil Nadu, upholding Vedic dharma, and blessing millions. He is widely regarded as a Jivanmukta — a liberated soul in human form. Devotees across the world believe that his blessings continue even today, and that keeping his image in the home or pooja room brings peace, protection, clarity of mind, and removal of obstacles. This statue, cast in sacred Panchaloha, is a tangible connection to his eternal grace.

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

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