Lord Krishna, the handsome Vrindavan cowherd. Made from panchaloha in Swamimalai, by artisans from a long line of sculptors. The beauty of this Krishna idol merely begins to explain why the young milkmaids were so irresistibly into Him, such is the perfection of form and the serenity of stance of this Krishna murti.
A long and lithe structure, poised on the pistil of an upturned lotus. The body is in tribhanga, jutting out (‘bhanga’) laterally at three (‘tri’) different junctures. From limb and hip and ear dangle a world of silken hems and bejewelled kundalas, which convey the divine glory of Lord Krishna. The sharp-featured face and the tall crown complete the South Indian temple aesthetic of yore.
Panchaloha is the name given to a special kind of South Indian bronze which is made up of five (‘pancha’) different iron-based (‘loha’) alloys. Cast using madhuchista vidhana or lost-wax technique, it lends the composition its unusual metallic colour gradient.
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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