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Shakti with Murugan & Lion, Piece II 29"
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    Shakti with Murugan & Lion, Piece II 29"

    Item # 6g28

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    Kyle, the helper - 5.17.2013

    I order two statues (one of Lord Ganesha and an other of Lord Buddah). Unfortunatly, the Lord Ganesah's one had been sold before my order. But, Kyle proposed me many other solution to help me getting what I wanted. So I would like to thank him for everthing he did for me. I received both of them yesterday. I was so happy, especially when I saw how the statue were perfectly packed. They travelled few thousand miles and hd no trouble. Once again, thank you. Thomas

    Reviewer: (PAris, France, FR)
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    My beautiful Buddha - 5.9.2013

    I just received my Statue and I am extremely pleased with it. This Buddha is destined to be a family heirloom! I highly recommend your store, thanks for the great service. Sincerely, Michael Kornwolf.

    Reviewer: (south milwaukee, Wisconsin, US)
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    Splendid indeed! - 5.9.2013

    Thank you for an easy going process! Easy site, great customer service, speedy transaction... and Parvati arrived in her great splendor with loads of cushion protecting her beautiful self! Thank you so much for providing our little yoga studio with the glorious image of this statue, these are very high quality statues, at truly unbelievable prices! We will surely continue to shop at Lotus Sculpture! Thank you for a great shopping experience!

    Reviewer: (orlando, FL, US)
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    Loved the experience - 5.6.2013

    It is rare to have a web purchase feel like such a personal experience. The way the products are described and the prompt attention from the company was really great. I had a personal email from the owner within a few minutes of ordering to clarify something on my information. The statue arrived right on time and is better than I expected. Thanks

    Reviewer: (Santa Barbara, CA, US)
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    Wonderful Place of Southeast Asian Art - 5.5.2013

    A a perfect place to find a rare southeast Asian art with an affordable price.

    Reviewer: (Falls Church, Virginia, US)
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    13" Bronze Shiva statue - 5.2.2013

    Kyle, Thank you very much for shipping this beautiful statue so well and so carefully. As I have mentioned to you before, I am utterly in awe of your exquisite collection. Hopefully, one day I will be able to visit your showroom in California. With best wishes, Raveesh

    Reviewer: (Aurora, IL, US)
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    Buddha statues - 5.2.2013

    I have purchased six Buddhas from Lotus Sculpture sofar and am very pleased with all of them. Because of my interest in Buddhism and in travel to Asian countries, I pick each Buddha as representative of specific nations and peoples. They remind me of the richness and variety of all these people and their great contribution to the human race. Thus, I have Buddhas from India, Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, China, and Hawaii. I have yet to purchase those from Viet Nam and Laos, countries I have yet to visit. As a professor of theology and spirituality and a writer of twelve books thusfar, my latest on Christian-Buddhist dialogue, I cannot recommend more highly the beauty of Lotus Sculpture works. Thank you to Kyle.

    Reviewer: (Saint Paul, MN, US)
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    Fantastic Service - 4.29.2013

    I was very happy with the speed, ease & response when enquiring & purchasing a couple of these awesome sculptures.... Fantastic service! JR

    Reviewer: (Melbourne, Victoria, AU)
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    Buddha - 4.26.2013

    We LOVE our Buddha. He arrived safely and quickly. I called to talk with Kyle before I ordered, because I wanted to make sure the statue was exactly right - and it is! The photo was very exact . We are building a meditation room and this Buddha will be placed on the alter table. We will send photo when we are complete with our project. again , we are very happy with our purchase and the customer service with Lotus Sculpture. I look forward to visiting the show room on our next trip south. Thank you again, Blessings, Sharie Davis

    Reviewer: (Rogue River, Oregon, US)
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    • Materials: Indian Black Granite Hand Carved & Polished
    • Total Height Including Base: 29 inches
    • Base Width & Depth: 17 x 10 inches
    • Weight: 195 pounds
    • This set of Shakti sculptures was originally meant for a Shakti temple
    • Shakti has a small version of Aurumurgan (Murugan with 6 faces) on her lap
    • There is a small lion carved into the base
    • Shakti was hand carved from one piece of granite

    Description

    Piece number 2 of the Shakti series. 

    The multi-faced Murugan seated on the lap of Shakti make this piece a unique and wonderful sculpture.  Murugan has six faces and is sometimes called Aarumugan, the six faced one. The faces of Murugan are incomplete in the picture and have since been finished.  They are polished like the face of shakti and have all the quality as in the rest of the piece.

    Shakti, as in the entire Shakti series, has a stunning face that radiates the power of her benign beauty.  On the base is a lion, one of the many vehicles of Shakti.
     
    About Black Granite:  Indian black granite is a wonderful stone. It is capable of a variety of finishes which can give it a variety of different color possibilities. It is possible to see 4-5 different colors on a single piece depending on the degree of polish or roughness of the stone. Indian black granite is among the best granite in the world sought after by artists globally. Unlike inferior quality granite, Indian granite is extremely dense and without impurities that plague other stones. The density of granite makes a granite sculpture perfect for any garden because it can be left outside in extreme heat and extreme cold for years without care.

    About Shakti

    By you this universe is borne,
    By you this world is created,
    O Devi, by you it is protected

    The Shakta tradition glorifies Devi, the consort of Shiva, as the World Mother who, as Shakti, is the energy giving power behind all creation.  Shakti is shown in many forms.  As Uma or Parvati, she is the gentle consort of Shiva.  As Kamakshi or Rajarajeshwari she is the Great Mother.  In the form of Durga she rides a tiger, the ego and arrogance that man must subdue.  In her angry form she is Kali. In her sensual form she is Bogashakti. Bogashakti is the form that Parvati takes before going into the inner sanctum of a temple with her husband, Shiva. "Boga" meaning pleasure and "Shakti" meaning energy; this form embodies Devi's sexual energy.

    The earliest term applied to the divine feminine, which still retains its popular usage, is Shakti. The word Shakti is used in a variety of ways ranging from its use as a way to illustrate the ultimate primordial creative power, to expressing the capacity or power of words to convey meaning. The word 'Shakti' is derived from the root 'shak,' meaning potency or the potential to produce, an assertion of Her inherent creative aptitude.

    All interpretations of the word 'Shakti' hold common one parameter, Power. Specifically, Shakti means Power, Force and Feminine Energy. She represents the fundamental creative instinct underlying the cosmos, and is the energizing force of all divinity, of every being and every thing. Devotees believe the whole universe to be a manifestation of Shakti, who is also known by her general name Devi, from the Sanskrit root 'div' which means to shine.

    Care

    Granite statues from India do not need much maintenance.  The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating.  They can be used for both indoor and outdoor use. 

    "You can use soap, warm water and a cotton cloth to periodically
    go over the statue to remove any dust or dirt buildup.    "

    Soap and warm water is the best way to maintain the statue.  You can use a small brush to get into the small crevices of the statue like the hands and hair. 

    Granite's durability makes it perfect for cold winters and hot summers of any climate.  The stone can stand up to the harshest conditions of heat and bitter cold.  We suggest you bathe the sculpture at least once a year so that dirt does not collect on the sculpture.  This will maintain the sculpture for your grandchildren and then their grandchildren!

    If you have any questions concerning your Indian granite statue please email us at info@lotussculpture.com or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.


    Testimonials

    Here are some testimonials we have had from some of our customers who have bought our stone Hindu statues.  We are so happy to be sharing these statues with the world!  We welcome you to share your photos of our statues.  Please email them to info@lotussculpture.com


    This 4 foot marble Shiva was installed in a Shiva temple in Hyderabad from Lotus Sculpture.


    Hello Kyle
     
    Shiva arrived intact. He has been Installed with full of Life and Glory in the presence of 125 Pandits (gurus) and 350 Guests.

    Thank you May the Lord Shiva's choicest best blessings be on Lotus sculpture your and your family

    cheers
    Srikanth
    		 Shiva statue
    Calagary zoo Ganesh statue

    The Calgary Zoo purchased this 9 foot tall dancing Ganesh statue for the entrance to their 'Elephant Crossing' exhibit.


    Hello Kyle

    Thank you so much for making the Ganesh a reality!  It arrived with perfect timing right before the opening! 

    Don


    Namaste Kyle,

    I took a pic of Ganesha for you this weekend, once again Thank you very much!

    Thanks
    Aaron
    		 Stone Ganesh
    Stone Dancing Ganesh


    Yes, the Ganesh arrived in perfect
    condition and has been installed. Here are some pictures to prove it. We
    are so delighted to have him!

    Leslie



    Hello Kyle,

    Welcome back from your trip! I hope you had a great time. I'm trying not to be envious of your frequent visits to Tamil Nadu!

    Attached is a photo of the Ganesha from last night's Ganesha Chathurthi Puja at my house. It's a beautiful statue and I'm very grateful to have it in my care.

    paul
    		 Granite ganesh

    We look forward to carving many new statues, large and small, for years to come giving our artists work and promoting this beautiful art form and religious values.

    Shipping

    USA Shipping

    This sculpture is in our Greenwich, CT warehouse store and ready for immediate packing. Shipping is calculated from Greenwich, CT after the purchase. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS ground and will be shipped using an international freight service. Typically we use TNT Special Services as they give the most competitive rates. Approximately 3 working days are needed to pack the sculpture in its own custom wood crate. If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, CA to determine the shipping price. The shipping quote will be emailed to you and no charge will be made without your approval. Shipping will then be added to the total after the order is placed. Please call 760-994-4455 or email us info@lotussculpture.com for a shipping quote.

    International Shipping

    This sculpture is in our Greenwich, CT warehouse store and ready for immediate packing. Shipping is calculated from Greenwich, CT after the purchase. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS ground and will be shipped using an international freight service. Typically we use TNT Special Services as they give the most competitive rates. Approximately 3 working days are needed to pack the sculpture in its own custom wood crate. If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, CA to determine the shipping price. The shipping quote will be emailed to you and no charge will be made without your approval. Shipping will then be added to the total after the order is placed. Please call 760-994-4455 or email us info@lotussculpture.com for a shipping quote.