Sacred Statues

Sacred Statues are works of art that depict ancient deities in metal, soapstone and wood. These Sacred Statues represent specific gods that each represents a particular aura or spirit that was attributed to them.

While yoga is not really a religion, those who practiced yoga in ancient days were devotees of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, three polytheistic religious traditions where they worshipped statues and images of their gods.

Sacred statues have caught the eye of today's yoga enthusiasts, and the often purchase idols to sacred deities to place throughout their homes, gardens, and offices. Some people use these statues during meditation as a focal point. It is not necessary to worship these idols in order to place them in your home as objects of art, but each one has a tangible story or legacy that they are associated with. It is therefore important to consider that some of these statues may not be filled with blessings or good cheer or financial abundance. Some of these deities may actually represent dark spirits or forces such as death, revenge, mayhem and disease. Be mindful of what each statue represents before you invite them into your space. If you believe that they can impart good things and blessings by placing them in a particular location, consider the fact that removing them from that place might cause them to become angry or offended or betrayed.

Here Are A Few Examples Of Sacred Statues

Buddha statues: Buddha is a favorite sacred statue. His image is depicted in many different poses to adorn shrines, altars, and on pendants.

Ganesh: Ganesh is the elder son of Lord Shiva. He is the god of knowledge, and the remover of obstacles.

Krishna statues: symbolize the love between the people and God.

Lakshimi statues: Lakshimi, wife of Lord Vishnu, is the goddess of prosperity.

Hanuman statues: Hanuman is the provider of courage, hope, knowledge intellect and devotion.

Saraswati statues: Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and the arts.

Kali Statues: Kali is known as the slayer of time and death. She represents both creation and destruction.

Vishnu Statues: Vishnu works to keep the moral and natural order of life intact.

Shiva statues: Shiva can be depicted as lord of the dance, he represents destruction and the regeneration that follows.

As you have seen each of these deities is imbued with their own persona. Choose carefully which one you would have enter your space and enjoy whatever they bring.