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Bali Pitha (Peetam) Black Granite Altar Lotus Design for Hindu Offerings 5.5"
Item# 183g6
Bali Pitha (Peetam) Black Granite Altar Lotus Design for Hindu Offerings 5.5"
Item# 183g6
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Statue Details
Materials: Stone, Hand Carved Black Granite from Tamil Nadu, India
Total Height Including Base: 5.5 inches or 14 cms
Base Height: 1 inches
Base Width & Depth: 6 x 6 inches
Weight: 10 pounds or 5 kgs
- This Bali Pitha (Peetam) is a sacrificial altar vital to Hindu temple practices, signifying the lotus's spiritual essence and offering receptacle
- Carved in the form of a blossoming lotus, it stands ready to receive pinda (rice balls) and other ritual offerings at a temple or home shrine
- Introducing this Bali Pitha into your space upholds centuries of sacred tradition and invites an atmosphere of devotion, purity, and grace
- This Bali Peetam statue is hand carved from one block of black granite and completely one of a kind, perfect in any weather hot or cold, you will receive this exact statue in your order
Hand-carved from sturdy black granite, this Bali Pitha, or Peetam, features a blooming lotus design associated with purity and spiritual elevation in Hindu temple architecture. Traditionally placed near a temple's main entrance, the Bali Pitha serves as a sacred altar for offerings, such as pinda (rice balls), made by devout adherents. The precise carving and distinct floral motif highlight the artisan's skill, making this piece both functional for ritual use and visually appealing for display. Whether placed indoors or in a garden shrine, it honors an essential aspect of Hindu worship, welcoming blessings of well-being and harmony.
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You know when you find the right piece to bring into your home and into your heart."
~ Kyle Tortora, Founder, Lotus Sculpture ~
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.
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 [email protected] or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.
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This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping to anywhere in the world. International shipping charges will be calculated automatically upon checkout.
You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page. Or you can email [email protected] or call us 760-994-4455 to receive a shipping quote. Please include the item number of the statue you are interested in purchasing as well as your country and postal code. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.
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