{"product_id":"premium-brass-pillayarpatti-karpaga-vinayagar-statue-7cm-2-inch","title":"Pillayarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Brass Idol — Handmade Pure Solid Brass (7 cm)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #7a5c1e; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-size: 1.05em; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKarpaga Vinayagar — The Wish-Fulfilling Ganesha of Pillayarpatti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003ePure Solid Brass · Handmade · 7 cm · Kumbakonam Workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 60%; margin: 16px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic; color: #3b3b1a; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e“Pillayarpatti is not merely a temple. It is one of the most ancient Ganesha shrines in Tamil Nadu — where Karpaga Vinayagar, the wish-fulfilling Vinayaka, has presided for more than two thousand years. The murti here is not installed by human hands. It is swayambhu — self-manifested from the earth itself. To bring Karpaga Vinayagar into your home is to invite the blessings of this most ancient and most beloved form of Lord Ganesha.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.9; text-align: justify; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarpaga Vinayagar\u003c\/strong\u003e — Karpaga meaning the wish-fulfilling divine tree of the celestial realm, Vinayagar meaning the supreme remover of all obstacles — is the presiding deity of the Pillayarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Temple in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, one of the Ashtavinayaka shrines of South India and one of the most revered Ganesha temples in the Tamil tradition. The swayambhu murti of Pillayarpatti is unique in its form — shown seated in the royal posture with his left leg pendant and right leg folded, his trunk curving to the left, his form radiating the complete fullness of Ganapati’s blessings. This \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade pure solid brass Karpaga Vinayagar\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted in our Kumbakonam workshop by our master artisans, faithfully reproduces the sacred form of Pillayarpatti for your home altar — bringing the darshan of this ancient swayambhu into your daily worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #333; width: 40%; margin: 16px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eKarpaga Vinayagar — The Sacred Form\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.9; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKarpaga Vinayagar — The Wish-Fulfilling Form\u003c\/strong\u003e — Karpaga is the divine Kalpavriksha, the celestial tree that grants every sincere wish of those who stand beneath it. Karpaga Vinayagar is thus the form of Ganesha who fulfils wishes, removes obstacles from the path of devotees, and ensures the successful completion of every auspicious undertaking begun with his blessing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePillayarpatti — The Swayambhu Shrine\u003c\/strong\u003e — the original murti at Pillayarpatti is swayambhu — self-manifested, not installed by human hands. This is the highest possible designation for a sacred murti in the Hindu tradition, signifying that the deity chose the location and form of his own appearance. The form of Karpaga Vinayagar at Pillayarpatti has therefore a particular potency and sanctity that has drawn pilgrims for over two millennia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Pure Solid Brass\u003c\/strong\u003e — every detail of this murti — the large ears, the curved trunk, the modaka in hand, the mouse at the feet — is shaped and finished by hand by our master artisans in Kumbakonam. Pure solid brass, not cast from a mould but formed with hand tools, ensuring a depth of detail and warmth of surface that machine production cannot replicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuspicious Left-Curved Trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e — Karpaga Vinayagar’s trunk curves to the left, toward the modaka — the sacred sweet that represents the bliss of realisation. A left-curved trunk Ganesha is the form associated with ease of worship, gentle blessings, and the fulfilment of worldly and spiritual desires. He is the Ganesha of the householder — approachable, generous, and ever-present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #333; width: 40%; margin: 16px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSacred Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #333; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003eIndian\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003eGlobal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.76 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e4.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e1.89 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e3.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e1.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e~130 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e4.59 oz \/ 0.29 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003ePure solid brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eHandmade — Kumbakonam workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eTraditional polished  brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eKarpaga Vinayagar — Pillayarpatti seated form, left-curved trunk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #555; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eWeight is approximate and may vary slightly. All dimensions are of the murti including base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #333; width: 40%; margin: 16px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSacred Blessings — What Karpaga Vinayagar Brings to the Home\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.9; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoval of All Obstacles\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vinayagar is invoked before every auspicious beginning — every new business, every new home, every wedding, every journey, every examination. His blessing clears the path and ensures that what is begun well is completed well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFulfilment of Sincere Wishes\u003c\/strong\u003e — as Karpaga Vinayagar, this form is specifically associated with the granting of sincere heartfelt wishes. Families who have worshipped Pillayarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar for generations attest to his swift and generous response to devoted prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProsperity \u0026amp; Auspiciousness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ganesha is Vighneshwara, the lord who governs all obstacles and all auspicious outcomes. His presence in the home altar brings a steady field of prosperity, protection, and good fortune to the household and its members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVastu Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Karpaga Vinayagar is ideally placed in the Northeast corner (Ishanya) of the home or pooja room — the direction of divine blessings and spiritual energy in Vastu Shastra. He may also be placed at the entrance of the home, facing East, as the first deity to receive and bless all who enter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #333; width: 40%; margin: 16px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eA Perfect Sacred Gift\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a3a1a; border-left: 4px solid #c9a84c; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.8; color: #c9a84c;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #f5d98a;\"\u003e▶ The First Deity of Every Auspicious Beginning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: #e8d5a0;\"\u003eKarpaga Vinayagar is the ideal gift for \u003cstrong style=\"color: #f5d98a;\"\u003ehousewarmings · weddings · new business inaugurations · Vinayaka Chaturthi · Diwali gifting · new year blessings · graduation gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e. At a compact 7 cm in pure handmade brass, this murti travels safely across India and internationally — a meaningful and lasting sacred gift that will be worshipped in the recipient’s home for decades.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #333; width: 40%; margin: 16px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.9; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Worship\u003c\/strong\u003e — wipe gently with a soft dry cloth before and after worship. Pure solid brass maintains its warmth and character with simple daily care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestoring the Golden Glow\u003c\/strong\u003e — rub a small amount of fresh tamarind paste or lemon juice mixed with fine salt over the surface, leave for two minutes, and rinse with water. The golden brass shine returns immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Completely\u003c\/strong\u003e — wipe dry immediately after any rinse to prevent water spots on the detailed surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Patina\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure brass naturally develops a warm patina over time from worship contact. This is the mark of a living murti — fully restorable at any time with traditional methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 60%; margin: 16px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic; color: #5a3e1b; margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKumbakonam · Tamil Nadu · Trusted by Devotees \u0026amp; Collectors Across India \u0026amp; the World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Pvt Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52785281564970,"sku":"D-16719","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3170\/5898\/files\/sri-swaminathan-premium-brass-pillayarpatti-karpaga-vinayagar-front-view.webp?v=1791025317","url":"https:\/\/sriswaminathan.com\/products\/premium-brass-pillayarpatti-karpaga-vinayagar-statue-7cm-2-inch","provider":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Pvt Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}