Vishnu Perumal Statue

Vishnu is lovingly called Perumal in Tamil. This handsome statue is one of its kind when it comes to beauty and craftsmanship. Perumal wears a tall crown. A Vaishnava mark on his forehead which covers his eyes partially and extends on his nose slightly. He smiles sweetly with his eyes are closed in a blissful trance. Makara Kundal (crocodile shaped earrings) adorn his ears. <br> <br>He bears Chakra (discus) and Shankha (conch) in his two upper hands. One of the other two hands is raised in Abhaya Mudra (assurance/protection) and the other is in Katyavalambita Mudra (palm perpendicular to the ground and hand resting on thigh) Usual jewellery adorn his strong, well formed body. Statue rests on a double pedestal, one round and other square. This statue is created using the Lost-Wax Technique also known as <a href="https://www.cottage9.com/art-technique/madhuchishtavidhana/">Madhuchistavidhana</a>.