Description
This beautiful idol of Maa Durga was made in Asthdhatu (holy mixture of eight metals), and it is a goddess figure of power, bravery, and triumph of the good over the evil. Maa Durga, the ultimate personification of Shakti (power), is beautifully seated on her vahana – the mighty lion, which is a symbol of fearlessness, bravery and unfading determination.
The idol is a wonderful representation of Maa Durga in her glaming counterpart with the elaborate ornaments, flowing clothes, and royal crown. Her calm, but authoritative, face displays mercy as well as absolute power. She holds weapons of divinity, the trishul (trident), chakra (discus), khadga (sword), dhanush (bow), and shankh (conch) with several arms. Both weapons are very symbolic: protecting followers, defending justice, teaching wisdom and destroying wicked creatures.
The lion under her is full of crude strength and bravery, as it enshrines her domination over even the most violent forces of nature. The meticulousness of the craftsmanship underlines not the artistic accuracy, but the spiritual radiance which emanates from the idol.
It is thought that by having this Asthdhatu Maa Durga idol in your place of worship, at home, or office, evil is cleared away, enemies are kept at bay, and peace, wealth, and spiritual power are welcomed. It is like a reminder of the very essence of resilience, divine protection, and eternal victory of dharma over adharma.
This idol is ideal to be used during the Navratri puja, temple worship, festivals, or as a religious offering and is a potent source of the blessings of Maa Durga. It is a spiritual masterpiece and is also a lucky piece as it is 3 inches tall, 2.5 inches wide, and its weight is about 108 g.
