{"product_id":"decorative-tortoise-pedestal-stand","title":"Brass Ganesha Tortoise Idol: The Cosmic Mandala","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWeighing over two kilograms, this brass Ganesha tortoise idol anchors the space with profound, unyielding gravity. The intricately chased shell draws the eye inward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: A deep, earthy oxidation settles into the recessed carvings, sharply contrasting the subtly burnished golden-brass ridges of the shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture \u0026amp; form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Cast as a low-slung, sturdy tortoise resting flatly on four fluted legs, presenting a broad and highly stable horizontal silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey attribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: The absolute center of the carapace features a finely embossed, high-relief figure of Lord Ganesha seated in meditation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Executed via traditional lost-wax casting, the solid metalwork boasts an extraordinary density of hand-chased concentric geometric and foliate borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of the Cosmic Tortoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn traditional Indian theology and Vastu Shastra, the tortoise (Kurma) represents the foundational support of the cosmos and enduring stability. The intricate concentric circles radiating across the shell mimic a sacred mandala or yantra, designed to focus spiritual energy and invite prosperity. Positioned at the absolute center of this geometry, Lord Ganesha presides as the supreme remover of obstacles and the patron of auspicious beginnings. By merging these powerful symbols into a single, heavy casting, the artisan creates a formidable talisman of protection and grounded wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this highly symbolic piece on an east-facing home altar or near the main entrance, where its geometry can invite auspicious energy into the home. It functions flawlessly as a brass Ganesha tortoise idol for Vastu alignment, making it a highly auspicious housewarming gift for a family establishing a new space. Spanning eleven and a half inches in length, the sculpture occupies the approximate horizontal footprint of a large, open coffee-table book. At an impressive 2.53 kg, the concentrated mass of the solid cast metal ensures absolute physical permanence on any surface. The immense manual precision required to flawlessly chase the miniature deity and surrounding mandalas directly into the heavy brass validates this piece as an exceptional foundry achievement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eStrengthen the auspicious Vastu elements of your home by placing this cosmic mandala near a deeply engraved water pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46190873510063,"sku":"VSP-083","price":7600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/170W_Compressed.jpg?v=1762170169","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/decorative-tortoise-pedestal-stand","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}