{"product_id":"24-inch-brass-krishna-statue-standing-venugopal-with-flute-on-lotus-base","title":"24 Inch Brass Krishna Statue – Standing Venugopal with Flute on Lotus Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebrass Krishna statue\u003c\/strong\u003e, 24 inches tall, standing in \u003cstrong\u003etribhanga\u003c\/strong\u003e — the three-bend posture, weight on one leg with the other crossed behind — and playing the \u003cstrong\u003ebansuri\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is Krishna as \u003cstrong\u003eVenugopal\u003c\/strong\u003e, the flute player, the form most often kept in homes and the one associated with Vrindavan. He stands on a layered lotus pedestal set on an octagonal foot, backed by an engraved lotus-mandala halo disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is finished in the round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The back is fully sculpted — engraved dhoti with rosette medallions, layered hair, and a full lotus-mandala halo. Most cast statues at this size are left plain behind because they are assumed to go against a wall. This one can stand in the middle of a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 kg of solid brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is over 26 pounds. Nothing hollow-cast or plated comes close — the weight is the single clearest proof of what this is made of, and you feel it the moment you try to move it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 inches is a genuine statement scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a floor or console piece, not a shelf ornament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-engraved throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e — the crown and its tiered finial, the layered necklaces and armbands, the waistband, the pendant garland, the foliate scrollwork flanking the figure on both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm brass with darkened recesses\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the engraving reads as depth rather than flattening into a single bright surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 24 inches (including the octagonal lotus base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth 7 inches · Depth 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlute length 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 12 kg (approx. 26.5 lb \/ 423 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: standing Krishna with flute (Venugopal \/ Murlidhar), tribhanga posture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: integral layered lotus pedestal on an octagonal foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-engraved detailing, finished front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle piece — one statue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome temple or pooja room\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the principal murti rather than a supporting piece. \u003cstrong\u003eEntryway or foyer\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the scale carries. \u003cstrong\u003eLiving room console, mantel or floor corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeditation and yoga spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also used in restaurants, studios and reception areas that want one substantial Indian piece rather than several small ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrishna is given at \u003cstrong\u003ehousewarmings\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egriha pravesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, at weddings, and at \u003cstrong\u003eJanmashtami\u003c\/strong\u003e, his birth festival. Also a milestone gift — an anniversary, a retirement, a new home — where the scale is part of the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it, really?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24 inches tall including the lotus base, 7 inches wide and 5 inches deep, weighing 12 kg — around 26.5 pounds. Allow clearance on all sides: the 7 inch flute and the flanking scrollwork sit proud of the body. Make sure whatever it stands on can carry the weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich form of Krishna is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenugopal, also called Murlidhar — Krishna standing and playing the bansuri. It is the most common form kept in Indian homes, distinct from the infant Bal Gopal or the charioteer Parthasarathi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is tribhanga?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe three-bend stance used in Indian sculpture: the body curves at the neck, waist and knee. It is the classical posture for Krishna with the flute and gives the figure its relaxed, musical line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the back finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, fully. Engraved dhoti, layered hair and a complete lotus-mandala halo disc. It does not need to be placed against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the finish change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrass darkens naturally. Polish it back with a standard brass cleaner if you prefer it bright, or leave it to deepen — both are normal and neither harms the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDust with a dry cloth, working into the engraving with a soft brush. Avoid water and never use a dishwasher. Use brass polish sparingly and buff dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made for indoor use. Brass weathers and spots outdoors, so keep it sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. 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A piece this size is crated and packed for weight — if anything arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more brass decor and spiritual statues in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/collections\/brass-love\"\u003eBrass Love Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768662618163,"sku":"brass-venugopal","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1534\/2899\/files\/krishna-statue-1_1.jpg?v=1787467434","url":"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/24-inch-brass-krishna-statue-standing-venugopal-with-flute-on-lotus-base","provider":"Urli Utsav","version":"1.0","type":"link"}