6.6" solid brass Pooja Item — Tilak mark on forehead; ascetic dhoti drapery; tied sash at waist; barefoot on round stepped pedestal. Hand-cast in Moradabad, the brass-craft capital of India, by artisans whose families have been working in metal for generations.

About this deity

Every Indian pooja begins with a few simple objects: a bell, a vessel, a flame, a thread. These pieces — handmade in Moradabad's traditional workshops — are not decorative; they are functional. They will outlast the people who first use them.

Specifications

Craft notes

Decorative stone inlay — turquoise, coral, lapis, or coloured glass — is set into the brass body by hand. Each inlay piece is cut and seated individually; no two pieces are exactly alike. The piece is solid brass throughout — there is no plating, no hollow shell. Slight variations in finish, dimension, and weight are inherent to the handmade process and are part of the character of each piece.

Care & placement

Wash before first use. Hand-wash with warm water; avoid harsh detergents. Brass darkens slightly with age — a soft patina is part of the character.

Why Murtikart

• 100% authentic, handcrafted in India
• Direct from artisan workshops in Moradabad — no resellers
• Worldwide shipping with tracking and insurance
• 30-day return on unused pieces
• Free shipping over $99