The perfection of feminine beauty and the universal power “Shakti”, Shiva’s beloved Shivagami, Uma- Parvati in this handmade bronze Devi icon pleases the eye and catches the attention with the riveting smile that adorns her face.
A highly stylized representation of the goddess in the Tribhanga (triple-bent) posture, this bronze Uma icon is a treasured example of the pristine craftsmanship of the Panchaloha artists.
For the pedestal of the goddess, the artist has used an upturned lotus, on which the lotus-like form of Shiva’s beloved blossoms.
A Makara-decorated (Makara is a Hindu mythical creature, representative of divine beauty) crown is placed on her head, a Bindi (dot) is placed on her forehead, an Ekavali (single stringed necklace) adorns her neck, a Yajnopavita (sacred thread) runs across her torso and simple armbands mark her graceful hands.
Devi Uma’s dhot (lower body garment) is traditionally the most ornate part of the Panchaloha Uma bronze icons, decorated with detailed waistbands that clinging to the fine dhoti heightens the charm in the posture of the goddess. The goddess is two-armed, with her left hand gracefully on her side, and the right hand in the Katakhastha mudra, to hold the offering of a flower.
A distinct characteristic of this bronze Uma icon is the goddess’s smile that fills the heart with devotional affection for the mother goddess, and her open eyes whose simultaneous human and divine appeal mesmerizes the mind.
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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