Brass Standing Ganesha Idol 2.6 Inch – 4-Armed Sthanaka Ganapati with Vamamukhi Trunk, Abhaya Mudra, Modaka & Lotus Base

Welcome the supreme blessings of Lord Ganesha (Ganapati, Vinayaka, Vighneshvara, Pillayar) in his rare and auspicious standing (Sthanaka) pose into your sacred space with this beautifully crafted Brass Standing Ganesha Idol. Standing 2.6 inches tall on a beautifully detailed round lotus petal base, this compact miniature idol presents Lord Ganesha in samabhanga (erect, perfectly balanced) pose with 4 arms: the upper right hand holds an ankusha (elephant goad), the upper left hand holds a pasha (noose), the lower right hand is raised in abhaya mudra (gesture of blessing and protection), and the lower left hand holds a modaka (sweet ball) — his most beloved offering. His trunk curves gracefully to his left (Vamamukhi) — the most auspicious form of Lord Ganesha for home worship and daily pooja, believed to bestow immediate blessings and fulfil all desires. He wears a tall conical kirita mukuta (crown), large round kundala earrings, a yagnopavita (sacred thread), an ornate waistband / mekhala, and a beautifully detailed dhoti with red enamel accents. Weighing 110 grams in solid brass with a warm antique gold finish, this is a perfect compact idol for home temples, office desks, car dashboards, and gifting.

Product Specifications

Material: Premium Brass
Height: 2.6 inches (6.6 cm)
Width / Length: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)
Breadth / Depth: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Weight: 110 grams
Finish: Warm Antique Gold Polish with Red Enamel Accents
Pose: Sthanaka (standing / samabhanga) pose
Trunk Direction: Vamamukhi (curves to left) — most auspicious for home worship
Upper Right Hand: Ankusha (elephant goad)
Upper Left Hand: Pasha (noose)
Lower Right Hand: Abhaya mudra (blessing gesture)
Lower Left Hand: Modaka (sweet ball)
Crown: Tall conical kirita mukuta
Adornments: Large round kundala earrings, yagnopavita (sacred thread), waistband / mekhala, dhoti with red enamel accents
Base: Round lotus petal base
SKU: GNS-BR-2P6-009
Country of Origin: India

Spiritual Significance

Lord Ganesha (Ganapati, Vinayaka, Vighneshvara, Pillayar, Ekadanta) is the first and foremost deity of the Hindu pantheon — the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta), the lord of beginnings (Adi Devata), the lord of wisdom and intellect (Buddhi Pradayaka), and the lord of all ganas (Ganapati). No sacred ritual, pooja, or auspicious beginning is complete without first invoking Lord Ganesha’s blessings. The standing (Sthanaka) pose of Lord Ganesha is a particularly auspicious and dynamic form — representing Lord Ganesha in his active, blessing, and grace-bestowing aspect, ready to remove all obstacles and grant all boons to his devotees. The Vamamukhi (left-curving) trunk is the most auspicious form of Lord Ganesha for home worship — it is believed that the Vamamukhi form is easily pleased and bestows immediate blessings, prosperity, and the fulfilment of all desires. The ankusha (elephant goad) represents the power to control the mind and direct it towards the divine. The pasha (noose) represents the power to bind and remove all obstacles and negative forces. The abhaya mudra represents Lord Ganesha’s eternal blessing and protection of all devotees. The modaka (sweet ball) represents the sweetness of spiritual knowledge and the reward of devotion. Lord Ganesha is especially worshipped on Ganesh Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chaturthi, and Wednesdays.

Why Choose This?

Rare Standing (Sthanaka) Pose – The standing samabhanga pose of Lord Ganesha is a particularly auspicious and dynamic form, representing his active grace-bestowing aspect — distinct from the more common seated forms
Vamamukhi Trunk — Most Auspicious for Home Worship – The left-curving trunk is the most auspicious form of Lord Ganesha for home worship, believed to bestow immediate blessings and fulfil all desires
Complete 4-Armed Iconography – Ankusha, pasha, abhaya mudra, and modaka — all four sacred attributes faithfully rendered at the miniature 2.6-inch scale
Perfect Compact Miniature Size – At 2.6 inches and 110 grams, this idol is ideal for home temple altars, office desks, study tables, car dashboards, travel pooja kits, and gifting
Red Enamel Accent Detailing – The red enamel accents on the dhoti and waistband add a premium temple-art quality to this miniature idol

Vastu & Placement Guidelines

Place Lord Ganesha facing East or North in your home temple or pooja room. As the Vamamukhi (left-trunk) form, this idol is especially auspicious as the first deity on the home temple altar — always place Lord Ganesha first before all other deities. On Ganesh Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi, and Wednesdays, offer red flowers (especially red hibiscus / chembarathi), modaka (sweet dumplings), durva grass, and panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar) to Lord Ganesha. Chanting the Ganesha Pancharatnam, Ganapati Atharvashirsha, Vakratunda Mahakaya, or Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha before this idol is believed to remove all obstacles, bestow wisdom, prosperity, and success in all endeavours.

Perfect Gift For

Ganesh Chaturthi and Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations
Housewarming ceremonies (Griha Pravesh) — Lord Ganesha is the first deity to be installed in a new home
New business openings and office inaugurations
Weddings and marriage anniversaries
Students and professionals seeking wisdom, focus, and success
Travel pooja kits and car dashboard idols
Return gifts at pooja events and temple functions

Care & Maintenance

Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth to remove dust. For periodic deep cleaning, use a tamarind or lemon juice solution with a soft brush to restore the brass lustre, paying attention to the fine crown, 4 arms, ankusha, pasha, modaka, kundala earrings, and lotus base detailing. Rinse with clean water and dry immediately and thoroughly. Handle the red enamel accents with care — avoid abrasive materials on the enamel surfaces. Avoid harsh chemicals.

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