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Ayyappan; Celibate Hindu God of Kerela 6"
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Ayyappan; Celibate Hindu God of Kerela 6"

Ayyappan; Celibate Hindu God of Kerela 6"

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Statue Details
Materials: Lost Wax Method South Indian Polished Bronze
Total Height Including Base: 6 inches
Base Diameter: 3 inches
Weight: 2 pounds
Ayyappan sits on his haunches as if her were ready to spring up.  He has surprisingly little jewelry with his front right hand up in the teaching mudra with his thumb and forefinger together.  There is a band that connects his two knees much like one would see in a yoga Narasimha sculpture.

The Legend and History of Ayyappan:  The legend and history are intermingled in the genesis of Ayyappan. It is believed that Ayyappan was born as progeny of the union of Vishnu and Shiva. Vishnu appeared as Mohini, the beautiful enchantress - the alluring damsel appearing at the time of the churning of the Ocean Of Milk to entice the asuras and divide the nectar (Arnrith) among the Devas themselves. Shiva succumbed to the beauty of Mohini and Ayyappan was born out of this union. Hence his other name Harihara Putra (HARI-Shiva, HARA-Vishnu, PUTRA-Son). Ayyappan is regarded as the third son of Shiva, the other two being Ganesha and Muruga.

About the Golden Polish:  This bronze sculpture has been polished after casting giving it a golden shine.  Polished bronze pieces are often used in temples.  Temples prefer the polished bronze icons because the rituals involved in puja often involve bathing the bronze deity, which naturally removes the bronze patina of an older piece.  Over time and with no periodic care the golden polish will naturally dull to form a dark patina that is naturally found on aged bronze.
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- Kyle Tortora, Founder of Lotus Sculpture

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Ayyappan; Celibate Hindu God of Kerela 6"

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Ayyappan; Celibate Hindu God of Kerela 6"

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