Wooden deity throne with rich traditional Kashmiri hand carving by Indian craftsmen. The bottom part has an openable container which can hold incense sticks, kumkum and other puja items.The Altar set comprises of throne and Lakshmi idol in brass.
The tradition of placing deity idols and sacred objects on the throne signifies our gratitude for the blessings the deity has bestowed on us. When a deity idol is placed on the throne, the devotees sit at the lower level on the ground, preferably on a Kusha Mat, thus ready to receive blessings.
The one who is exquisitely beautiful she is Goddess Mahalakshmi.Goddess Mahalakshmi is therefore truly the Goddess of wealth.Lakshmi also means compassion. Goddess Mahalakshmi appeared during the churning of the ocean,seated on a Lotus flower.This pleased the Devas to such an extent that they started reciting the Sri Suktham,a powerful hymn in favour of Goddess Lakshmi.All the Gandharvas bowed their head in obeisance to the Goddess.The Apsaras danced merrily to welcome Goddess Mahalakshmi.All the sacred rivers led by the holy Ganges surrounded Goddess Mahalakshmi so that she could bathe in their water.Eight elephants surrounded the Goddess with golden kalashes in their trunks and performed her abhishekam.The enamoured ocean king offered the Goddess a Lotus that would never wilt.The divine architect Vishwakarma appeared within no time anointing the Goddess with gold ornaments. Even as the Devas were watching the events with rapt attention,Goddess Mahalakshmi entered the heart of Lord Sriman Narayanamurthy.The Devas chorused on witnessing the splendid event.Both Lord Narayana and Goddess Lakshmi presented themselves before the Devas in all their glory.
Free Items with this Altar set:
1. Sandalwood Attar to offer to deities.
2. Incense for daily prayer.
3. Sandal paste for deity.
4. Altar cloth.
Dimensions for Laxmi: 4.5 inches (H) x 2 inches (W) x 2.3 inches (L)
Weight of Idols: 2.3 kg
Throne:
Outside Dimensions: 8.5 inches (H ) x 10 inches (L) x 7.5 inches (W)
Inside Dimensions: 5.5 inches (H) x 9.25 inches (L) x 6.75 inches (W)
Weight of Throne: 1.2 kgs