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Lord Kartikeya temple statue 3 ft 6 weighs 51 kgs 1930,s
A wonderful temple statue Lord Kartikeya statue
Made from Eastern hardwood
Dates 1930s -1950s
I was told this when I brought the carving but i do not know anything about temple statues so please judge for your self's
It has a set of ebony items which fit into the hands
But I am not sure where they go
This is very heavy weighs 51 kgs
🔱 Spiritual Meaning of This Form
1. Six Faces – Shanmukha
The deity in the image appears with multiple faces, representing the six divine qualities needed for a seeker:
• Jnana (Wisdom)
• Vairagya (Detachment)
• Bala (Strength)
• Kirti (Fame earned through dharma)
• Shree (Divine Grace)
• Tejas (Radiance of spirituality)
The six faces also symbolize His ability to see and protect devotees in all six directions — East, West, North, South, Above, and Below.
2. Many Arms – Infinite Powers
The numerous arms holding divine gestures or invisible weapons represent:
• Protection from all sides
• Removal of obstacles
• Blessings of courage, victory, and clarity
• The ability to destroy negative forces from every direction of life
3. Peacock – His Divine Vehicle (Vahana)
The deity is seated over a peacock, which is the vahana of Lord Kartikeya.
Spiritually, the peacock symbolizes:
• Conquest over ego (the peacock consumes snakes, representing lower tendencies)
• Beauty transformed into spirituality
• Victory over desires and illusions
Lord Kartikeya riding the peacock signifies the victory of the higher self over the lower self.
4. Raised Hand – Abhaya Mudra
One hand raised in blessing means:
• “Fear not, I am with you.”
• He protects the path of the devotee.
• Grants inner strength, fearlessness, and divine guidance.
✨ Spiritual Guru’s Insight
This form of Lord Kartikeya comes into one’s life when:
• A person is ready for spiritual discipline
• Strength and clarity are needed
• Old karmic obstacles are being removed
• Courage is required to move to the next stage of life
• Divine protection is surrounding the family and the home
This murti is a powerful symbol of leadership, victory, and purification.
Wherever He resides, that space becomes charged with:
• Sharpness of intellect
• Protection from negativity
• Courage to take decisions
• Balance of mind
• Growth in spiritual and worldly life.
💠 Message from Lord Kartikeya for You
“Stand with courage.
Walk with clarity.
Let go of fear.
Your path is divinely protected.
Victory is assured when the heart is pure.”
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measurements
Height 3 foot 6 inch Width at widest point 19 inch Depth at deepest point 14 inch
measurements
declaration
Trade Antiques has clarified that the Lord Kartikeya temple statue 3 ft 6 weighs 51 kgs 1930,s (LA553420) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 19390,s-1960,s
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condition
condition
Good for age. Some lumps and bumps due to age and minor splits, which adds to its charm.