Shiva Family Group Rare Detailed Early 20th Century Brass Altar # 1
A home altar in a Hindu household is given the most auspicious location in the house. Ancient scripture called this the Devatarchanam, the place for Honoring Divinity, according to "Hinduism Today Magazine."
The ancient Vedic science of Architectural Design, Vaastu Shastra, specifies the northeast corner of the house for the Altar. Northeast is the mystical direction of Isana, a manifestation of the all-powerful deity Shiva.
The altar space is used solely for worship, even if the home is very small and only a portion of a room can be set aside. In this space, members of the family gather for daily rituals, individual and group meditation and private worship and prayer.
Measures approx. 2.25"H x 3"W x 3.2"D
Origin is India
Shiva Family Group Rare Detailed Early 20th Century Brass Altar # 1
