“Natawara”- literally the excellent dancer is a popular epithet for Sri Krishna among Hindus of India. The dark-skinned God earned this title due to his ecstatically divine dance performed on the hoods of the serpent Kaliya. Mirroring Krishna’s vigorous movements as described in the Puranas and local traditions, this beautiful handmade Panchaloha bronze dancing Krishna statue pays obeisance to Krishna, from whose movement the classical Indian dance form of “Kathaka” derives inspiration.
Made using the age-old Lost Wax technique, this dancing Krishna bronze presents the childhood form of Krishna, with an innocent visage and plump limbs. The divinity embodied by the “Baalya-Swaroopa” or childhood form of Krishna is underlined by the exquisite ornamentation- a prominent necklace, “Udarbandha” or stomach belt with a Kirtimukha (face of glory) centerpiece, and a waist belt fitted with bells that tinkle to produce sweet melodies complementing the sweetness of Krishna immersed in dancing. Perfect curls of Krishna’s hair are delineated in bronze, with a peacock feather enhancing the loveliness of Sri Krishna.
The elegant bronze statue of dancing Krishna is balanced flawlessly on a small inverted lotus platform, which rests upon another, square pedestal.
Dynamism is felt in this bronze dancing Krishna statue, with the upraised hands of the dancing god and the left leg athletically yet gracefully in the air- an attempt by the maker of this Swamimalai bronze of Krishna to recreate the ambiance felt by the residents of Vrindavana, on the bank of Yamuna, when Sri Krishna jumped and twirled on the hood of Kaliya. It is the thumping of his feet from which emerged the sounds of Ta, Thai, and Tat- used in the routine of the Kathaka dance, and named “Natawari” after the dancer par excellence- Natawara.
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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