{"product_id":"brass-nandi-sitting-idol-without-base-2-5-inch","title":"Brass Nandi Sitting Idol without Base, 2.5 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrass Nandi Sitting Idol without Base, 2.5 Inch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brass Nandi sits with folded legs and a raised head, wearing a richly carved saddle cloth, neck bells and garlands. As Lord Shiva's vahana and devoted gatekeeper, Nandi is placed facing the Shivling in temples and home altars. Without a base, the idol sits low and natural in front of a Shivling, and its 2.5 inch size suits most home mandirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeated Nandi with detailed saddle cloth and bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo base, so it sits low in front of a Shivling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of brass with crisp, detailed carving and a warm golden tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: About 2.5 inch (6.3 cm) in size; weight about 150 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for Maha Shivratri, Shravan month and daily Shiva puja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this made of real brass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is made of brass, the copper and zinc alloy traditionally used for Indian idols and puja items. It weighs about 150 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is about 2.5 inch (6.3 cm) in size and fits easily on a home mandir shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I place it at home?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace Nandi in front of the Shivling, facing it. Keep it on a clean, raised surface rather than directly on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean and care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe it with a soft, dry cloth regularly. For tarnish, rub gently with lemon juice and salt or tamarind paste, rinse, and dry completely. Avoid harsh chemicals and steel scrubbers that can dull the carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this Nandi have a base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It rests directly on its folded legs, which keeps it low and natural in front of a Shivling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"PRACHI EXPORTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56614790136180,"sku":"5000021858","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.expobazaar.com\/products\/brass-nandi-sitting-idol-without-base-2-5-inch","provider":"Expobazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}