• About this item.
• HIGHLY DETAILED Statuette brings the Lingam avatar of Shiva to life in rich detail.
• PERFECT FOR THE HOME ALTAR OR DESKTOP Compact size lets you easily display the statue anywhere, even on your desk at the office.
• MADE FOR TRAVELING 2 Inches statue weighs only 110 grams for easy carrying in a suitcase.
• QUALITY MATERIALS Made from hand selected gray soapstone, finished in black for a handsome look.
• ARTISAN CRAFTSMANSHIP Produced by hand using traditional carving methods by stoneworkers of Agra, North India.

• Imported from USA.

Shiva is one of the most powerful and important deities in the Hindu faith. Sometimes called Mahadeva or the Great God, he is the Destroyer and Transformer and can take on many forms. In Hindu temples, an embodiment of Shiva is often placed prominently at the altar in a form or avatar known as lingam. It is customary to make offerings or puja to the avatar in order to worship the deity. Hindus often worship Shiva outside of the temple as well by placing statues of the lingam avatar in their homes or places of business. The Black Soapstone Statue of the Hindu God Shiva Lingam Avatar is designed to be a simple, yet beautiful way to pay reverence to the god Shiva and is made especially with traveling in mind. Fully handmade, the Black Soapstone Statue of the Hindu God Shiva Lingam Avatar measures 2 inchesin size and weighs only 206 Grams. Because it is so lightweight, it can easily be carried in luggage when you're traveling, so that you can continue with worship when you are away from home. The compact size also makes the statue ideal for placing on a small altar in the home or for keeping on a desk at the office. Each Black Soapstone Statue of the Hindu God Shiva Lingam Avatar is one of a kind, as it is fully handcrafted. Stoneworkers from Agra in North India take the time to carve each one from the finest quality gray soapstone. Then, the statue is polished to a deep black finish that brings out the beauty of the natural stone. Not just for those who believe in the Hindu faith, the Black Soapstone Statue of the Hindu God Shiva Lingam Avatar is sometimes used as a home decor item. This stone carving lets you enjoy the handsome craftsmanship of an authentic Indian Hindu statuette and makes a great gift for any art lover. Treat yourself to the finest quality stone statuette to deepen your worship or to give as a gift for any occasion. Order the Black Soapstone Statue of the Hindu God Shiva Lingam Avatar.