With the rescued Bhudevi on one arm and weapons in his other three, Bhagwan Varah stands triumphant as the savior of the earth in this bronze icon. He’s wearing a dhoti with small flowers dented in it and his anthropomorphic body is bedecked with string-like jewelry that resembles the serpents often associated with Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the universe. His right foot rests atop the upturned lotus that serves as his pedestal while his left rests atop the flared hood of the Sheshanag—the one who is the residence of Lord Vishnu himself—marking him as one of the Dashavatara.
He was brought into existence to save Bhudevi (Mother Earth). Once, the guileless planet had been stolen from its rightful place and hidden in the cosmic ocean by the demon Hiranyaksha, the younger brother of Hiranyakashipu. The gods had panicked and prayed to Lord Vishnu to save the balance of the universe. So, he had taken the form of a man whose head was that of a boar’s, thus lending him the name Varah. Bhagwan Varah had slain the demon and pulled Bhudevi out of the cosmic waters with his tusks. This is why, when paintings or icons of him are built, Bhudevi often accompanies him.
Eternal Brilliance Unveiled: The Mystique of Panchaloha Bronze and Artful Maintenance Rituals
Bronze is a metal alloy that has the primary composition of Copper and Tin. There is also an addition of other metals such as Manganese, Aluminium, Nickel, and some non-metals such as Phosphorus. This composition of several metals and non-metals makes Bronze an extremely durable and strong metal alloy. It is for this reason that Bronze is extensively used for casting sculptures and statues. Since Bronze has a low melting point, it usually tends to fill in the finest details of a mould and when it cools down, it shrinks a little that makes it easier to separate from the mould.
" If you happen to have a bronze statue, simply use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or any other natural oil to clean the statue. "
A village named Swamimalai in South India is especially known for exceptionally well-crafted Bronze icons of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The skilled artisans of this place use Panchaloha Bronze for casting the icons. Panchaloha Bronze is made of five metals; Copper, Zinc, Lead, and small quantities of Gold and Silver. Zinc gives a golden hue to the finished figure and Lead makes the alloy softer for the easy application of a chisel and hammer. The common technique for producing these statues and sculptures is the “Lost-wax” method. Because of the high durability of bronze sculptures and statues, less maintenance is required, and can still last up to many decades.
Exotic India takes great pride in its collection of hand-picked Panchaloha Statues. You will find the murtis of Gods (Krishna, Hanuman, Narasimha, Ganesha, Nataraja, and Kartikeya) and Goddesses (Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Parvati), and Buddha statues. You can also buy Ritual paraphernalia (Wicks lamp, Puja Kalash, Cymbals, and Puja Flag) on the website. All these statues and items have been made with a lot of care and attention, giving them a flawless finish. Their fine carving detail represents the rich tradition of India.
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