{"product_id":"narmada-river-stone-6-sided-pendulum","title":"Narmada River Stone 6 Sided Pendulum with Clear Quartz Holding Bead","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarmada River Stone 6 Sided Pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is crafted from natural stone traditionally associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarmada River in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shaped into a polished six-sided faceted point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendulum is suspended from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver plated chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finished with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eround Clear Quartz holding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a comfortable point from which to hold the pendulum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarmada River Stones are recognised for their distinctive earthy appearance, commonly displaying combinations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrown, reddish-brown, grey, cream and darker markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each piece develops its own pattern and colour distribution, making every finished pendulum individually distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Narmada River also holds considerable cultural and religious significance in India. Naturally river-shaped stones from the Narmada have a long-standing association with Hindu traditions, particularly with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where naturally formed examples are known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanalinga, Narmada Lingam or Shiva Lingam stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pendulums have been deliberately cut and faceted rather than retaining the naturally rounded form traditionally associated with a Banalinga. We therefore describe the product as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarmada River Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while recognising its cultural and historical context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for geological and crystal collections, traditional dowsing practices, decorative collections or as a distinctive gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Material Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Narmada River Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Narmada River, India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural rock material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Colours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown, reddish-brown, grey, cream and darker markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can vary; not represented here as a single confirmed mineral species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendulum Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 sided faceted point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolding Bead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round Clear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Narmada is one of India's major rivers, flowing across central India towards the Arabian Sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStones associated with the river can acquire naturally rounded forms through prolonged movement, abrasion and erosion within the river environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial descriptions of Narmada River Stone vary considerably regarding its precise geological composition. Materials described under this name have been associated with quartz-rich rocks, chalcedony or jasper-like material, quartzite and other lithologies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor geological accuracy, we therefore identify this product by its supplied material name, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarmada River Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than assigning it to a specific mineral species without analytical confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Narmada River Stone from the Ganges?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarmada River Stone takes its name from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarmada River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not the Ganges or Ganga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Narmada and Ganges are separate river systems in India. The Narmada travels westwards across central India and ultimately reaches the Arabian Sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe association between Narmada stones and the Ganges can sometimes become confused because both rivers have major religious and cultural significance within Hindu traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Narmada River Stone the Same as a Shiva Lingam?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is an important distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally rounded stones from the Narmada River have a long cultural and religious association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and may be known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanalinga, Narmada Lingam or Shiva Lingam stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within Hindu traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Banalinga stones are valued in their naturally occurring rounded or elongated forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut and faceted into a six-sided pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so we describe it as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarmada River Stone Pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than presenting the finished faceted object itself as a traditional Banalinga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinction allows us to recognise the cultural significance of the source material while accurately describing the manufactured product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Narmada River Stone a Mineral?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarmada River Stone is better treated as a commercial or locality-based material name rather than the name of an individual mineral species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent descriptions of material sold under this name identify various quartz-rich and other rock compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout mineralogical analysis of this particular stock, we do not assign these pendulums a definitive mineral composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarmada River holds an important place within Hindu religious and cultural traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally occurring rounded stones collected from the river are particularly associated with Shiva. Known as Banalinga or Narmada Lingam stones, they have traditionally been regarded as sacred objects and used within Hindu worship and devotional practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cultural tradition is separate from the modern commercial use of Narmada River material for polished objects such as pendulums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe include this history to recognise the cultural origin and significance associated with the material rather than to make religious or supernatural claims about the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin contemporary crystal traditions, Narmada River Stone is commonly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrounding, reflection, balance, stability and connection with the natural world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern spiritual practices may also draw upon the material's historical association with the Narmada River and Shiva.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese associations reflect cultural traditions, contemporary crystal practices and personal beliefs. They are not scientifically established properties of Narmada River Stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakra Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacral Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZodiac Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScorpio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapricorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin contemporary crystal traditions, Narmada River Stone is commonly associated with the Earth element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional contemporary pairings for Narmada River Stone include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Obsidian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pairings reflect contemporary crystal traditions and personal practices rather than scientifically established effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Narmada River Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial associated with the Narmada River in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural earthy colour and pattern variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut and polished into a six-sided faceted pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver plated chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound Clear Quartz holding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendulum is individually distinctive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandomly selected from our collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial Disclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Narmada River Stone is a commercial\/locality-based material description rather than the name of a single recognised mineral species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished and commercial descriptions of its precise mineral composition vary. Without mineralogical analysis of this particular stock, we do not represent these pendulums as being definitively Jasper, Chalcedony, Quartzite or another specific mineral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pendulum has been deliberately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut, shaped and polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should not be confused with an unaltered naturally shaped Banalinga or traditional Shiva Lingam stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is natural stone material, colour, markings, inclusions, pattern and surface characteristics will vary between individual pendulums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural inclusions and small surface variations are characteristic of natural geological material and are not necessarily imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will randomly choose a pendulum from our collection for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GeoFossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492565688693,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1113\/8154\/files\/GeoFossilsPendulumNarmadaRiver.png?v=1786531137","url":"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/products\/narmada-river-stone-6-sided-pendulum","provider":"GeoFossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}