Description
Fill your home with the irresistible grace of the divine child with this exquisitely handcrafted Brass Ladu Gopal Murti, standing 4.5" tall. Cast in solid brass with a warm antique gold finish, this murti captures Lord Krishna in one of his most beloved and endearing forms — the playful, chubby baby Krishna crawling joyfully with a laddoo (ball of butter) clasped in his raised hand, his face radiant with the bliss of divine childhood.
The murti depicts Bal Gopal (Navneet Gopala / Makhan Chor) — the divine infant Krishna celebrated throughout the Vaishnava tradition as the embodiment of pure love, innocence, and the supreme joy of the Lord. He is shown in the iconic crawling posture, his plump body resting on hands and knees, head turned upward with an expression of sheer delight — the same playful Krishna who enchanted all of Vrindavan with his divine childhood pastimes and who is worshipped daily in homes and temples across the world as the most intimate and accessible form of the Supreme.
Every detail of this murti is rendered with exceptional devotional care:
- Conical mukut (crown) with layered rings and a peacock feather eye motif at the center
- Tilaka (sacred forehead mark) clearly visible on the brow
- Multiple layered necklaces with bead and jewel detailing across the chest
- Decorative waistband with peacock feather (mor pankh) engravings
- Bangles and anklets on all four limbs
- Svastika engraved on the sole of the left foot — the ancient sacred symbol of auspiciousness and divine blessing
- Laddoo held in the right hand — the sweet butter ball that gives this beloved form its name: Ladu Gopal
Ladu Gopal is one of the most cherished forms of Krishna worship in the Vaishnava tradition. Devotees care for this murti as they would a living child — dressing him, feeding him, singing to him — in a practice of intimate, parental devotion (vatsalya bhava) that is one of the highest expressions of bhakti.
Product Details
Deity: Lord Krishna as Ladu Gopal (Bal Gopal / Navneet Gopala / Makhan Chor)
Form: Baby Krishna Crawling with Laddoo
Material: Brass (Antique Gold Finish)
Height: Approximately 4.5"
Details: Conical Mukut, Tilaka, Layered Necklaces, Peacock Waistband, Bangles, Anklets, Svastika on Foot, Laddoo in Hand
Use: Home Mandir, Daily Puja, Sewa Practice, Sacred Décor, and Gifting
Ideal For
- Daily Krishna puja and sewa (devotional service)
- Home mandir and temple altar
- Janmashtami, Gokulastami, and Krishna festivals
- Vaishnava households and ISKCON practitioners
- A deeply meaningful and beloved devotional gift
Please Note: As a handcrafted brass murti, minor variations in finish, texture, and detail are inherent to the piece and contribute to its authentic artisanal and devotional character. Handle with reverence. Clean with a soft dry cloth.