Sandalwood Pooja Mandir

Description : Sandalwood mantap,carved mantap,wood carving.

indian craftsmen artisians,sandalwood, mantap,sandalwood mantapa,The breathtakingly beautiful sandalwood mandap has been deftly carved from the finest sandalwood by expert artisans. The mastery of the artist is seen in the exquisite filigree work and the use of conventional temple architectural style on the rich golden sandalwood.

Traditionally, the Mantap is a pillared outdoor pavilion or prayer hall that is built in front of the temple’s sanctum sanctorum. The mantap consists of a platform with 4 beautifully carved pillars making up the four corners. The four pillars support an ornate roof that is designed in the pyramidical shape of the temple Gopuram. The four pillars of the mandap represent the four aspect of life, Dharma (Duty and Religion), Artha (Wealth), Kama (worldly desires) and Moksha (salvation).

The sandalwood mantap is a sacred structure where the principal deity of the temple or house is installed. It is looked upon as a replica of a temple and is treated with much reverence. It is meant to symbolize the sanctum sanctorum and is thus the focal point in prayer and meditation.

Care: Keep indoors. Lightly dust the figurine as required. We recommend the use of a mild wood cleaner on a swab of cotton wool.