{"product_id":"astalakshmi-wheel-wall-panel-in-poola-wood-hand-carved-temple-sculpture-from-madhavamala-andhra-pradesh","title":"Astalakshmi Wheel Wall Panel in Poola Wood – Hand Carved Temple Sculpture from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eIn Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh, temple carving is not a surface craft. It is a discipline of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eThis Astalakshmi Wheel is carved from solid Poola wood, shaped over weeks through measured chisel work. The composition forms a complete chakra — a circular field holding the eight manifestations of Lakshmi, each seated within its own carved mandala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eThe outer border carries dense vegetal scrollwork. The inner spokes divide the circle into sacred sections. At the center rests a raised floral medallion, grounding the entire structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eNo part is machine replicated.\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eNo surface is pressed or routed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eEach relief figure is shaped gradually — first blocked in volume, then refined in contour, and finally detailed by hand. Tool marks remain subtly present beneath the finish, preserving evidence of the artisan’s process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eThe depth of 8 inches allows shadow to gather naturally within the carvings, giving dimensional presence when mounted on a wall or installed within a temple interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eThis is not decorative paneling.\u003cbr data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eIt is architectural sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eThe wheel format symbolizes continuity and protection. The eight Lakshmi forms represent prosperity not only in wealth, but in knowledge, courage, food, victory, and lineage — a complete cycle of abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eThe wood is left in its natural tonal warmth, allowing grain variation to remain visible. Over time, the surface will mature in color, deepening with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003eHuman time is visible here.\u003cbr data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eAnd it remains visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Poola Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 ft x 5 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"583\"\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e ₹2,20,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circular temple-style wall panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand carved, chisel and mallet relief work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003eCraft \u0026amp; 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