{"product_id":"ashtadhatu-black-krishna-idol-tribhanga-pose","title":"Ashtadhatu Black Krishna Idol – Tribhanga Pose","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBF4EA; border-left: 4px solid #D2551E; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis is a handcrafted black Ashtadhatu Krishna idol standing in the Tribhanga pose — a graceful three-bend stance with one leg crossed over the other. In Sanskrit, \"Krishna\" means dark or black, so the black finish is a traditional way of showing him, not just a design choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAshtadhatu Black Krishna Idol – Tribhanga Pose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis murti is made from Ashtadhatu, a traditional mix of eight metals — gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, tin, iron, and mercury — used in Indian temple idols for centuries. Krishna stands in the Tribhanga pose, with his body gently bent at the neck, waist, and knee, and one leg crossed over the other. It's a well-known pose in Krishna murtis, closely linked to the Banke Bihari form worshipped in Vrindavan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Tribhanga Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTribhanga simply means \"bent at three places.\" It's one of the oldest and most recognisable standing poses in Indian temple art, and is often associated with grace, rhythm, and Krishna's playful nature in Vrindavan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Is This Krishna Idol Black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Krishna itself comes from the Sanskrit word for dark or black. Traditional texts describe him with a dark complexion, so a black-finished idol like this one is a genuine, traditional representation — not an unusual or modern choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF; width: 38%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eAshtadhatu (eight-metal alloy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003ePose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eTribhanga (Banke Bihari-inspired)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eHome Temple, Daily Puja, Gifting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eHariBol Mart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Keep This Idol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it on a clean, raised platform — not directly on the floor. A home temple, living room, or entrance are all good spots. Avoid the kitchen and bathroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, which can affect the metal finish. Keep in a clean, dry place on your altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBF4EA; border-left: 4px solid #D2551E; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eHariBol Mart\u003c\/strong\u003e, every murti is chosen with \u003cstrong\u003eshraddha\u003c\/strong\u003e (devotion) and offered in a spirit of \u003cstrong\u003eseva\u003c\/strong\u003e (service) — crafted and packed with the same \u003cstrong\u003eshuddhata\u003c\/strong\u003e (purity) we'd want for our own daily practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HariBol Mart","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":50408237859030,"sku":"HBM-MUR-BKA-STD","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2218\/6966\/files\/IMG-9345.webp?v=1789220268","url":"https:\/\/haribolmart.com\/products\/ashtadhatu-black-krishna-idol-tribhanga-pose","provider":"HariBol Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}