Meditation cushion hand embellished by VKG artisans depicting lotus flowers on the Yamuna River. The cushion is 16" in total diameter, with the embellished center panel measuring 10" in diameter. Note: Opting to avoid the added expense and shipping weight associated with sending cushions pre-stuffed from India, VKG offers these cushions unstuffed only. Please scroll down for a list of online sellers of buckwheat hull and kapok, the most popular fillings for meditation cushions (you should need 5-6 lbs buckwheat hull or about 2-3 lbs of kapok. The Yamuna River is considered the sister of the Ganges, into which the Yamuna empties. It is in the Yamuna that Krishna defeated the Kaliya serpent; the gopis (milkmaids) of Vrindavan bathed in the Yamuna and it was the Yamuna that magically transformed the lord Shiva into a gopi so he could engage in amorous sport with Krishna in Vrindavan. According to Pilgrimage India, "Yamuna, according to the legends, is the daughter of the Sun God, Surya and the sister of Yama, the God of Death. According to ancient beliefs it is said that those who take a dip in the holy waters of the river do not fear death. This river is also closely connected to Mahabharat and Lord Krishna. His father Vasudeva, crossed the Yamuna with baby Lord Krishna for a safe place. It is said that Lord Krishna played along with his cowherd friends on the banks of river Yamuna during his childhood." Contact us for wholesale prices and don't forget that custom designs are available! About buckwheat hull filling (from the Monastery Store): "A cushion filled with buckwheat hulls is more versatile than one filled with kapok since it can shift more easily to accommodate body contours. Over time, the hulls may crumble a bit and additional hulls can be added to maintain the height." Buy 5 -6 pounds. Buckwheat hull online retailers: Birkett Mills, NY USA (scroll to bottom of page) Zafu Designs, USA Many Moons, Victoria, BC Canada About kapok filling (from the Monastery Store): Less expensive. "Initially quite firm and overfilled to allow for compression with use. A break-in period is needed before it becomes comfortable. Additional kapok may be added as required." Buy 2 -3 pounds. Kapok online retailers: the Monastery Store, USA Zafu Designs, USA
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