Adi Shankaracharya - 9 inches - Paper Mache

 Adi Shankaracharya - 9 inches - Paper Mache

A finely detailed 9-inch paper mache Adi Shankaracharya, seated in padmasana on a rock base with the tiger skin visible beneath him. He is shown in ochre sanyasi robes with the head covered, wearing rudraksha and sphatika malas, holding the danda with its saffron flag, his right hand raised in the gesture of teaching.

The palm-leaf manuscript at his side marks him as acharya and commentator. Hand-painted with careful facial detailing and vibhuti markings, this compact piece suits a Golu step, a pooja shelf or a study desk.

Product Details

• Product Name: Adi Shankaracharya
• Material: Paper mache
• Dimensions: Approximately 9 inches Height
• Pieces Included: Single piece
• Finish: Hand-painted
• Style: Traditional South Indian Devotional Art
• Display Type: Tabletop / Golu Display

Features

• Compact 9 inch seated form, easy to place anywhere
• Seated in padmasana on a tiger skin and rock base
• Danda with saffron flag and palm-leaf manuscript detailing
• Rudraksha and sphatika mala work with fine facial painting
• Lightweight paper mache, easier to handle and store than clay

Ideal For

• Navaratri Golu displays
• Guru Purnima and Shankara Jayanti
• Pooja rooms and home temples
• Study and meditation spaces
• Spiritual gifting

Spiritual Significance

Adi Shankaracharya was the philosopher and teacher who consolidated Advaita Vedanta and established mathas across India, among them Sringeri, Dwarka, Puri and Jyotirmath. He wrote commentaries on the Upanishads, the Brahma Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, along with many devotional hymns, and is revered as a jagadguru.

Disclaimer

Each piece is handcrafted and hand-painted. Minor variations in color, detailing, and finish are natural characteristics of handmade artisan creations and contribute to the uniqueness of every set.