4" Unique Nalvar Set (Appar, Sundarar, Manikay Vasagar and Sambandar)

Product : Appar, Sundarar, Manika vasagar and Sambandar idols
Height   : 4" / 10.2 cm each
Type      :  Brass

Description : This beautiful nalvar set consists of appar, sundarar, manika vasagar and sambandar. This is an exquisite brass figurine set, complete with all four significant characters from the Tamil/ Hindu mythology. 

The four great saints of Shaivism who took birth in the world showing us the path of elevating oneself to the Supreme Shiva are the Samayak Kuravarkal or Nalvar. The four saints names are Appar, Manackavasakar, Sundarar and Sambandar.  Appar who is bald with his hands together in the anjali mudra or namaste hand position.  Manackavasakar who is bald and holding the vedas with his right hand held up in the abhaya mudra. Sundarar with hand crutch and lotus flower.  Sambandar holding 2 cymbals vertically.