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Murugan Panchaloha Statue 4 Inch | Prasanna Murugan with Peacock | Kumbakonam

Murugan Panchaloha Statue 4 Inch | Prasanna Murugan with Peacock | Kumbakonam

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Sri Swaminathan & Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust

Prasanna Murugan — The Gracious Lord with Peacock Vahana

Panchaloha · 4 Inch · Kumbakonam Handcrafted

Standing in serene grace with his divine Vel and peacock by his side, this Prasanna Murugan idol is 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.

Why Panchaloha?

Panchaloha (पञ्चलोहम्) is the sacred alloy prescribed in the Agama Shastra for divine idols. Each statue is entirely handcrafted by our master sthapathis 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. The warm antique gold Panchaloha finish radiates the divine luminosity of Murugan’s presence — no two pieces are identical, each carrying the subtle mark of the craftsman’s hand.

Iconographic Details
Detail Description
Deity Lord Murugan (Kartikeya / Subramanya / Skanda) — Prasanna Murugan form, serene and benevolent
Pose Sthanaka (standing) — upright, composed, radiating divine authority and grace
Hands (Chaturbhuja) Upper right — Trishul; upper left — divine object; lower right — tall Vel resting on ground; lower left — gracious gesture
Vahana Peacock (Mayura) — standing beside him on the base, symbol of beauty, grace, and destruction of ego
Crown Tall Kirita Mukuta with fine filigree detailing
Ornamentation Multiple necklaces, armlets, waistband, anklets, and intricately folded dhoti — full temple-canon ornamentation
Base Ornate circular lotus peetham with intricate border detailing — mirrors Agamic temple vigraha iconography
Ideal for Thaipusam, Skanda Sashti, Karthigai Deepam, home sanctum, pooja room, and gifting
Origin Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu — the temple town of India
Product Specifications
Specification Metric (cm / gm) Imperial (inches / oz)
Material Panchaloha — copper, zinc, iron + sacred pinch of gold & silver
Height 10 cm 3.9 inches
Length 6.5 cm 2.6 inches
Depth 5 cm 2.0 inches
Weight ~280 gm ~9.9 oz
Finish Antique Panchaloha — suitable for abhishekam & active pooja
SKU 15942
The Significance of Prasanna Murugan

The Prasanna (gracious/benevolent) form of Murugan is the most auspicious for home worship. Unlike the warrior Veera form, Prasanna Murugan stands with a gentle smile, blessing devotees with knowledge, victory over obstacles, health, and spiritual progress. The Vel in his hand is not a weapon of war but a symbol of Jnana Shakti — the power of divine wisdom that destroys ignorance. The peacock beside him represents the destruction of ego and pride, reminding devotees to approach the divine with humility.

Bring Temple Energy Home

Placing a consecrated Panchaloha Murugan in your pooja room creates the same positive vibration as a temple sanctum. This idol is especially powerful when worshipped on Thaipusam, Skanda Sashti, Karthigai Deepam, and every Friday. The idol can be energised (pranapratishtha) by a qualified priest and used for daily archana, deepa aradhana, and festival rituals.

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

Care Instructions
  • Daily — wipe with soft, dry cloth after pooja
  • Cleaning — tamarind paste or lemon juice when tarnished; rinse and dry thoroughly
  • After abhishekam — rinse with clean water and dry completely
  • Patina — Panchaloha develops a natural patina over time; this is sacred and auspicious, never attempt to remove it

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.