12'' Goddess Meenakshi | Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) | Panchaloha Bronze from Swamimalai

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Name: 12'' Goddess Meenakshi | Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) | Panchaloha Bronze from Swamimalai
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: PHC262
Price: 600.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$600

Only 1 available

Over the years, spiritual and academic scholarship has uniquely attested to the central position of the goddess Meenakshi, acknowledging the matrilineal traditions that have predominantly existed in South India. This makes reading this ‘panchaloha’ bronze image particularly interesting, for what it lacks in the number of symbolisms and attributes, it makes up in the fantastic legend it carries.

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Specifications

	PHC262
	Bronze
	Dimensions: 12 inch Height X 4 inch Width X 4 inch Depth
	Weight: 2.20 kg

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Meenakshi’s mythology is detailed in the 13th century Tamil text Tiruvilaiyatarpuranam, mentioning the Pandyan King Malaydhwaja and Queen Kanchanmala, who, upon desiring a son, were provided with a princess who was born with three breasts. Upon the parents’ protestations, Shiva is said to have appeared and assured that they should rear the child just as they would have done with a son, and on the day when the princess meets her match for marriage, she shall lose her third breast. So began Meenakshi’s journey, who, after the death of her father, takes over the kingdom and begins a great expansionist campaign that takes her right to the abode of the gods, where she meets with Shiva. Their encounter is magical, for Meenakshi find herself in love, and loses her third breast, realising the fulfilment of the prophecy Shiva had ordained.

It is Shiva, in the gracefully handsome form as Sundareshwarar, whose hand is taken in marriage, and becomes the Queen’s consort, who is still reigning over Madurai. Meenakshi’s form as not just a goddess but also a righteous queen is presented in this image, where she is ornately dressed in royal drapery. The divine family of Meenakshi, Sundareshwarar, and their two sons Skanda and Vinayaka, to this day, act as patron gods of Madurai. The parrot resting on Meenakshi’s right hand is symbolic of Kama, the god of love – further acknowledging the amor between Meenakshi and Sundareshwarar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?

A. Panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid. To know more about how bronze statues are made, please read our article on Panchaloha Bronze Statues. Whereas, brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow.
Q. Can I see the original photo of the product ?

A. For original pictures of the statue, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.
Q. Can I return the statue ?

A. Of course you can return a statue. Returns need to be initiated within seven (7) days after delivery. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more about our Return Policy, please visit Return Policy.
Q. Can you customise the statue for me ?

A. For any customisation, a new bronze statue has to be made. To know more, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.