Handcrafted Vietnam White Marble Kneeling Hanuman with Gada, 24in

Hanuman kneeling, in readiness

Hanuman is shown down on his left knee with his right knee raised, the pose of a devotee who has just arrived in front of Ram and is ready to serve. His right hand is lifted in abhaya, the gesture of protection, and with his left hand he holds his gada upright against his shoulder. His tail rises behind him in a high arc over the head.

It is a calmer form than the flying or chest-opening Hanuman: alert and strong, but turned toward blessing rather than battle, which is why many families choose it for a home mandir.

Carving and colour

The stone is Vietnam white marble, polished to a soft shine. Gold is painted by hand on the tall crown, the necklaces, the armlets, the anklets and the edges of the sash that falls behind him, and it traces the ribs of the gada head and the petals carved around the base. His hair is tinted ochre, the tip of the tail is painted to match, and his face carries a red and white Vaishnava tilak with painted eyes.

The carved halo behind him, the figure and the rectangular base are one composition.

Size, and where it suits

The statue is 24 inches tall. Two feet is a good size for a home mandir where Hanuman is worshipped on his own, for a small temple, or near the entrance of a home, where he is traditionally placed as a protector. Painted gold is best cleaned with a soft dry cloth. Exact width, depth and weight are confirmed before dispatch.

About the picture on this page

The photograph is of this exact statue. It was taken against a black studio cloth, and that background has been replaced with a plain one. The statue and its painting have not been altered or redrawn.

Who made it

It was carved and painted by the artisans we work with in India. We handle the enquiry, the checks before dispatch, the packing and the shipping to you.