Delve into divine tranquillity with our Shiva as Pashupati sculpture, meticulously crafted using Madhuchista Vidhanam in Swamimalai's Panchaloha Bronze.
This piece embodies the Hindu philosophical concept of 'Liberation,' portraying Shiva seated on his plinth in Lalitasana, symbolising serenity and detachment.
The lost-wax technique captures the intricate details, from the meditative posture to the serpent adorning his neck. Immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance, as Shiva as Pashupati invites you to explore the path of liberation and self-realisation.
Seated in the heroic ‘virasana’ posture with his right leg pendent over a raised pedestal is the minutely fine image of Shiva, the wandering ascetic, and the supreme destroyer of the cosmos. The ‘sthapati’ has rendered our powerful deity in a very subtle, simplistic image of worship, and that only humbles the presence of Shiva in front of his devotee, who represents one of the most famous and major strands of Hindu thought and religiosity.
His four armed form is beautifully executed in the ‘madhuchista vidhana’ lost wax fashion, and presents him sitting blissfully as he serves the righteous and vanquishes the adharmic way of life. Four attributes define his spirit in this image – the battle axe ‘parashu’ in his upper right hand, a bowl for alms in his lower right hand, a snake in his lower left hand, and a ‘mriga’ or deer galloping in his upper left hand.
The artistic value beautifully encapsulates his fierce and powerful form with the benevolent and guiding aspect. Moreover, his command over the universe is also as the Pashupatinath, as the lord of the animal kingdom – one of the earliest aspects of Shiva, or Rudra.
The artist has creatively tied Shiva’s hair in a magnificent bun befitting his divine persona, yet at the same time, the frugal and inornate dressing serves to remind us of his mastery and transcendence from the material world. This ‘panchaloha’ image therefore becomes an aesthetic work of art as well as a religiously and historically charged symbol of divinity.
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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