Anjali Mudra It is also called 'Namaskara Mudra' or ‘Hridayanjali Mudra' that represents the gesture of greeting, prayer and adoration. It is performed by pressing the palms of the hands together in which the hands are held at the heart chakra with thumbs resting lightly against the sternum.
This Buddha statue has been carved by hand from Suar wood which is a fast-growing species, allowing for sustainable cultivation. The Albizia Saman species of tree is widespread, abundant, and in no danger of extinction. The Buddha is carved using tools in the traditional Balinese way, bringing each detail to life in a three-dimensional work of art. Hand carved Buddha statues can take up to weeks to carve and this particular Buddha has a white-wash finish.
