About this piece
This idol shows Rahu, the north node of the Moon and one of the Navagrahas. The seller describes a figure with a snake head and a human body, jewelled, with the right hand in abhaya mudra and the left in varada mudra, holding a pot in one hand and a snake in the other.
The photos show a pale bronze finish with a raised hood over the head. It suits a home altar, a living area or a desk.
How it is used
Idols of the Navagrahas are usually placed on a home altar or shrine shelf. Many homes keep one at the altar, offer a lamp and flowers, and recite the planet's mantra in front of it.
Looking after it
- Dust with a soft dry cloth.
- Avoid harsh polish on the carved details.
