Hindu religiosity has always given immense importance to the element of dance – from the ‘tandava’ of Nataraja, to the dancing of Krishna over the hood of Kaliya–‘nritya’ has truly incorporated the fervour with which we associate ‘bhakti’ and devotion towards our deities. This is beautifully captured in this bronze sculpture that has been made in the ‘madhuchistavidhana’ or lost wax fashion.The ‘sthapati,’ in this green patina layered image, has vividly presented the active and dynamic notion of dance, and its importance for Indian society.
Elegantly poised in the ‘padavastika’ posture, gracing tranquility, this image of a dancing lady is evocative of the suite of dancers, or ‘Devadasis,’ that performed the dance of God inside the Hindu temple. Their female artistry and wholly devoted mastery over their dance form tied them in service with the temple and the lord, and this delightful sculpture pays a wonderful homage to that time. The figure is placed on a raised pedestal, with her left hand hanging pendent while a parrot is perched on her right hand – signifying love, purity, and fertility. The dancer is beautifully draped and bejewelled with ornamental tassels that run all over her body. Her hair is made up in an elaborate bun, and she wears floriate earrings.
Witness another beautiful manifestation of such a sentiment here.
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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