White Gold Krishna with Cow Idol, Gopal Murti Statue, 10 Inch

A WHITE AND GOLD KRISHNA WITH HIS COW

Lord Krishna stands with one leg crossed over the other, playing his flute, and leans gently against a calm white cow. The white finish is soft and clean, and it lets the colour stand out: a gold crown with a green peacock feather, gold jewellery, a red garland, a yellow dhoti and a small peacock at his shoulder. The cow wears gold ornaments of her own.

WHAT IT IS MADE OF

The idol is cast in resin and finished in white, with the gold, red, yellow and green painted on. It is not carved marble, and it is not brass or metal. The gold is paint, not plating.

ONE SOLID PIECE

Krishna, the cow and the round lotus pedestal are a single casting. There is nothing to assemble and no screws to fit. At about 880 g it has a reassuring weight in the hand.

SIZE AND PLACEMENT

The idol measures 10 inches tall, 6 inches across and 4 inches deep. The flat round base sits steadily on a mandir shelf, a pooja chowki, a console table or an office desk. It is a tabletop idol, so it is too large for a car dashboard.

TRADITIONAL MEANING

Gopal and Govind are names of Krishna that recall his childhood in Vrindavan as the young cowherd. His flute is often understood as a call to devotion, and the cow is honoured in Indian homes as a symbol of care and gentleness. That is religious symbolism, not a promise of any outcome.

GIFTING AND CARE

It makes a warm gift for Janmashtami, Diwali, a griha pravesh or a wedding. The flute, the feather and the cow's horns are fine details, so unwrap and check the idol before you hand it over. Dust with a soft, dry cloth, avoid water and cleaning sprays, and keep it away from lit diyas and direct heat. Lift it by the pedestal, never by the flute or the crown.

In the box: 1 Krishna with cow idol. Material: Resin. Colour: White with gold. Country of origin: India. The diyas, flowers, plants, books, bells, incense and furniture in the lifestyle photographs are styling props and are not included.

• WHITE AND GOLD KRISHNA WITH COW: Lord Krishna stands cross-legged playing his flute, leaning against a calm white cow. Soft white skin tones sit against gold jewellery, a gold crown, a yellow dhoti, a red garland and a green peacock feather
• RESIN, NOT MARBLE OR BRASS: Cast in resin and finished in white with painted gold detail. It is not carved marble, and it is not brass or metal. The gold is paint, not plating, so the piece you receive matches what the photographs show
• SIZE AND WEIGHT: Stands ten inches tall, six inches across and four inches deep, and weighs about 880 g. Krishna, the cow and the round lotus pedestal are one solid casting, so there is nothing to assemble and no screws to fit
• FOR A MANDIR OR SHELF: Sized for a home mandir, a pooja room shelf, a living room console or an office desk. The flat round base sits steadily on any level surface. It is a tabletop idol, too large for a car dashboard
• FOR JANMASHTAMI AND GIFTING: A thoughtful gift for Janmashtami, Diwali, a griha pravesh or a wedding. The flute and feather are fine details, so unwrap and check the idol before you hand it over. Dust with a soft, dry cloth