Goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of knowledge, art, and music is the feminine energy and divine consort of Lord Brahma. Representing the Rajas Guna (mode of passion), she assists the Lord in creating the material world.
She is also revered as the Goddess of eloquent speech and melodious music and forms the divine triad ‘Tridevi’ along with Parvati and Lakshmi.
The calm and compassionate Devi Saraswati, who is surrounded by Kirtimukha Prabhavali, sits atop a lotus pedestal. Kirtimukha is a ferocious monster face with huge fangs and bulging eyes.
It tops the horseshoe arch (Prabhavali) and is considered to swallow all the evil forces. Adorned in embroidered silk dhoti and bedecked with radiant gold ornaments, Devi’s left leg rests folded on the plinth.
Her four arms represent the four heads of Brahma and wield different items – a string instrument called Veena in the front left arm symbolizes the flow of harmony through the sequence of ragas, a rosary in the right hand emphasizes the importance of meditating on the holy names of God, the rear left hand holds a book symbolizing Vedas that represent the eternal and absolute truth, and the right hand holds the blessing gesture. She, the epitome of purity, wears a tall crown on her head, a symbol of her power and dignity.
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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