Brass Elephant With Annam Five Face Diya 11″

Height: 11 Inches , Weight: 2.480 Kg

SKU: 4SF5817

Spiritual and Symbolic Usage

The idol combines two powerful symbols in Hinduism: the elephant and the diya.

• The Elephant: In Hindu mythology, the elephant is a sacred animal associated with wisdom, strength, and royalty. It is a symbol of stability, power, and good fortune. Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, is a central figure with an elephant head, and the elephant is also the vahana (vehicle) of Lord Indra, the king of gods. An elephant with its trunk raised, as in your image, is considered especially auspicious, as it symbolizes the showering of blessings and prosperity.

• The Diya (Oil Lamp): The diya is one of the most fundamental elements of Hindu worship. Its flame represents knowledge, goodness, and the divine. Lighting a diya is a ritual that symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. The five-wick diya in your idol, with the peacock on top, is particularly significant. A five-wick diya is often used for a five-fold offering, and the peacock is a sacred bird associated with Lord Murugan (Kartikeya) and believed to ward off evil.