Wooden Panchmukhi Hanuman idol

This Wooden Panchmukhi Hanuman Idol is hand-carved in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and shows Lord Hanuman in his five-faced form. The five faces are what the piece is about: in tradition, each looks in a different direction, so protection is understood to come from all sides at once.

Five Faces, Each Turned a Different Way

Carving five faces on one figure is considerably harder than carving one. Each has its own features and expression, they have to sit in proportion around a single head, and there is no correcting a cut once it is made in wood. This is where the work in a piece like this goes.

• East, Hanuman: wisdom and purity of mind
• South, Narasimha: bravery and freedom from fear
• West, Garuda: wards off negative energies
• North, Varaha: prosperity and success, the Ashta Siddhi
• Upward, Hayagriva: knowledge and liberation

Wood and carving

It is carved from high-quality natural wood by a master artist and finished in a natural polish, smooth to the hand with the grain still visible. In Vastu tradition, a Panchmukhi Hanuman is placed to address dosha in the home.

Product details

• Material: High-quality natural wood
• Finish: Natural polish
• Dimensions: 22cm height x 16cm length x 7cm width
• Origin: Handcrafted in Jaipur, India
• Care: Wipe gently with a dry cloth, keep away from moisture

Where it suits

A home temple or pooja mandir, an office desk, or a living room shelf where it can be seen from more than one side.