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Divine Beauty: Exquisite Marble Idols And Inlays

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By handcraftoPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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God Ganesh, also known as Ganapati, has great significance in Hinduism as he is one of the most revered deities. He is known as a remover of obstacles, a lord of a new beginning, and to fill people's lives with wealth, wisdom, and success.

The elephant-headed deity is often depicted in a sitting posture with his right hand raised to shower grace and blessings on devotees, holding modak in another hand, known as his favorite food. Ganesh idols are a popular form of worship among Hindus, and all the festivals, especially Ganesh Chaturthi, are celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. These idols are in different sizes, designs, postures, and materials.

How are marble inlays better than plastic material used by idols?

Handcrafted idols have their different attractions and charms, and because of these different attributes of handmade idols, Ganesh idols are very popular; they are used not just for worship purposes but also it is given as gifts and presents to people on various occasions as is a symbol of good fortune and auspiciousness. Marble inlay's significance

Environment friendly: Marble Idols are free from materials that can be harmful to the environment and cause damage to marine life at the Eve of Ganesh, chaturthi idols are immersed in water. Conversely, plastic idols used in religious festivals can harm marine life by polluting water bodies, releasing hazardous toxins, and entangling animals. Plastic material is harmful to the ecosystem and a threat to marine biodiversity.

Durability: marble inlays have great durability and long-lasting quality. Also, marble is quite a popular material for making idols for religious purposes. Marble can withstand various weather conditions and does not deteriorate so easily. And if you keep them with proper care and maintain them well, they will remain in good condition for much longer than expected. Thus, they are a popular choice for devotees for temples and other places of worship.

Aesthetics: marble's smooth and shiny surface has an elegant look and makes it fit for refined artwork done by a skilled person with intricate patterns and designs that can be carved on it. This makes it different and gives it a touch of aesthetically pleasing idols as marble is a natural stone found in various colors and patterns, thus highly regarded for its aesthetic appeal as it can be carved and polished to create designs and various beautiful Inlays.

Cultural Heritage: marble has been used for centuries and is significant in different cultures. The use of marble can be traced back to historical society, as sculptures, monuments, and buildings have been prevalent in many cultures, including Roman, Greek, and Indian. Thus, marble has been passed down through generations and continues to be used in various ways, including religious idols in festivals. The use of marble inlays in a religious context reflects its beauty and enduring values.

Handcrafto has brought Ganesh idols in various designs to suit Hinduism's different preferences and traditions. Our artisans adorned the inlays with colourful decorations, such as garlands, flowers, and clothes, making them attractive and elegant. Our Inlays are not just pieces of beautiful art but also conserving our cultural heritage that has been reduced to a very few people. Our company is supporting thousands of regional artisans. So bring these symbols of devotion at home today and fill your home with good fortune and prosperity.

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