{"product_id":"kanchi-mahaperiyava-panchaloha-statue-3-inch-kumbakonam","title":"Kanchi Mahaperiyava Panchaloha Statue 3 Inch | Abhaya Mudra Seated | Kumbakonam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKanchi Mahaperiyava Panchaloha Statue 3 Inch — The Living God in Metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are saints, and then there is \u003cstrong\u003eJagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 68th Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, revered across Tamil Nadu and the world simply as \u003cstrong\u003eMahaperiyava\u003c\/strong\u003e (the Great Elder). This Panchaloha statue captures his most iconic form — seated in his characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eUtkatasana\u003c\/strong\u003e pose, right hand raised in blessing, left hand holding his Danda — exactly as millions of devotees remember him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by master artisans in \u003cstrong\u003eKumbakonam\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Tamil Nadu’s most trusted names in sacred temple art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Panchaloha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanchaloha (பஞ்சலோஹம்) is the sacred alloy prescribed in the \u003cem\u003eAgama Shastra\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Statue\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Kanchi Mahaperiyava — Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal, 68th Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utkatasana — his most iconic seated squatting posture, as seen in famous photographs and temple portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised in \u003cstrong\u003eAbhaya Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gesture of blessing, protection, and fearlessness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holding the \u003cstrong\u003eDanda\u003c\/strong\u003e (sacred staff) — symbol of Sanyasa, renunciation, and Acharya authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional \u003cstrong\u003eJata\u003c\/strong\u003e (matted hair) tied up — remarkably lifelike portrait casting with deeply lined, compassionate face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple Kaupinam — reflecting his life of absolute renunciation and simplicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain square peetham with small feet — austere and befitting a Sanyasi of his stature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daily pooja, meditation room, home sanctum, office desk, car dashboard, and gifting to devotees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 cm (H) × 5 cm (W) × 4.5 cm (D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panchaloha — copper, zinc, iron + a sacred pinch of gold \u0026amp; silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu — the temple town of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Grace of Mahaperiyava\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahaperiyava lived for 100 years (1894–1994), walking barefoot across Tamil Nadu, upholding Vedic dharma, and blessing millions. He is widely regarded as a \u003cem\u003eJivanmukta\u003c\/em\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003epeace, protection, clarity of mind, and removal of obstacles\u003c\/strong\u003e. This statue, cast in sacred Panchaloha, is a tangible connection to his eternal grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA signature piece from Sri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co, Kumbakonam — where tradition meets craftsmanship.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✅ Why Choose Sri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Decades of trust in traditional brass \u0026amp; devotional items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Sourced directly from skilled Tamil Nadu craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Quality checked before every dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Genuine Panchaloha — no compromise on material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Thousands of happy customers across India \u0026amp; abroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🚚 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e across India on all orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Shipping available\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919487532260\" title=\"WhatsApp Sri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co for international shipping\"\u003eWhatsApp us\u003c\/a\u003e for rates \u0026amp; details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛕 Add to Cart \u0026amp; Receive the Blessings of Mahaperiyava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48989545169194,"sku":"7810","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3170\/5898\/files\/mahaperiyava-panchaloha-front-view-kanchi-mutt-acharya.webp?v=1776509770","url":"https:\/\/sriswaminathan.com\/products\/kanchi-mahaperiyava-panchaloha-statue-3-inch-kumbakonam","provider":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}