Mantra Frames, Pyrite Frames and God Idols

Mantra frames and what they carry

• Gayatri Mantra Raw Pyrite Frame: the Rig Vedic prayer many recite at sunrise and sunset.
• Vakratunda Mahakaya Raw Pyrite Frame: the opening words of a well-known Ganesha shloka.
• Shivaya Namastubhyam Raw Pyrite Frame: a salutation to Lord Shiva.
• Raw Pyrite Navkar Mantra Frame: the Navkar Mantra, central to Jain prayer.
• Lord Krishna Raw Pyrite Frame, with a Narayan mantra.

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Pyrite frames with deities and symbols

Other raw pyrite frames show a deity or a sacred symbol. Examples include Panchamukhi Hanuman, Gajalakshmi, Goddess Laxmi Charan Paduka, Shree Yantra, Om symbol and 7 Horses.

A frame’s width and mounting arrangement matter. Check whether it is made to hang on a wall or stand on a shelf, and measure the space first. For more designs, see pyrite frames.

God idols in Karungali, brass and other finishes

Karungali (ebony wood) idols include Panchamukhi Ganesh, Varahi, Kali Maa and a Karungali Shivling. Brass pieces include a standing Vishnu and Khatu Shyam Ji.

There is also an Original Narmadeshwar Shivling, named after the Narmada river, and a Hanuman idol with gada in a bronze finish. Compare material and finish carefully, especially when a resin piece has a metallic look.

Placing a frame or idol at home

An idol needs a stable base with enough clearance around it. A frame needs a wall or shelf that suits its width. In Vastu tradition, many families keep the home mandir in the north-east corner of the house.

Keep idols and frames clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water on pyrite frames and Karungali pieces unless the product page says otherwise. Follow the care guidance for each material.