Om Arts introduces its latest exclusive collection of murtis (idols) affixed on real "Peepal" leaves. This unique heart-shaped leaf with it's tapering tip intrigues the viewer. Peepal leaf has a special place in Indian mythology. It is believed that Buddha achieved enlightenment while sitting under Peepal Tree. It is also same as Ficus and very Similar to Bo-Tree, Bo tree or Buddha tree.
Using German technology, real Peepal leaves are delicately plated with 24 karat gold. Naturally, each leaf has it's own shape giving each leaf an individual look of it's own. The delicate intricacy with part transparency of each leaf is very intriquing and makes it a great piece of art. Om Arts' inspiration to utilize peepal leaves comes from Hinduism, where peepal tree is considered sacred and has been referred to in vedas and Hindu epics.
Ganesh, Laxmi and other idols on Gold plated Peepal Leaf make such a unique piece of art to own or gift that most of our customers keep coming back for more of these. Some idols are colored like Radha-Krishna and Srinathji and look very beautiful. They come with an acrylic base so that they can stand and be put in a show case or in a temple. They are also packed in a nice box with strings to close the box that it makes a nice wrapped gift box by itself without extra wrapping. We have the largest collection of idols on Peepal leaf, not limited to hindu idols only. We carry Allah, Jesus, Mary, Ek Omkar & Guru Nanak (Sikh) besides Hindu Idols like Ganesha, Laxmi, Shiva, Ambemata, Buddha, Shrinathji, Radha Krishna, Krishna, Mahavir, Parshvanath, Sai Baba, Swami Narayan and Tirupati Balaji on Gold plated Peepal leaf.
Please look at the pictures of the box and the acrylic stand in the detailed description of Peepal Leaf G-8.