The benign and gentle aspect of Devi Shakti – Parvati – is presented in a gorgeous ‘panchaloha’ bronze sculpture, created at Swamimalai. Poised elegantly in the ‘abhanga’ posture on a raised square pedestal, Parvati manifests the virtues of goodwill, nourishment, devotion, motherhood, and power. As the principal Hindu goddess, she completes the incarnation of the Adi Parashakti, becoming the divine conduit of energy for Shiva. Moreover, as Mahadevi, Parvati is also one of the principal deities of Shaktism.
As the Kamrupa and Kameshwari – the one who shapes desire and the one who fulfils them – Parvati’s iconic image here is presented with two arms, the right hand in the ‘katakamukha’ gesture of fascination and enchantment (which holds an attribute like the lotus flower) and the left hand in the ‘katyavalambita’ gesture. Parvati’s active agency as the (albeit gentle) embodiment of Shakti presents her under a fiery ‘prabhamandala’ (similar to what the Nataraja imagery provides us). The sprouting flames, moreover, represent divine energy as well as the fire that cleanses the soul of her devotees.
Interestingly, the bronze colour of this sculpture also alludes to the golden complexion of Parvati as Gauri, denoting her blessings over the harvest season.
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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