A graciously adorned Devi Lakshmi stands on an upturned lotus plinth. Tall and formed in the finest proportions of womanhood, every aspect of Her is in keeping with Her classical iconography. She is the wife of Lord Vishnu and the presiding deity over wealth and resources.
While She is usually the dvibhujadharini (the one possessed of two arms) whenever She is next to Him as part of an ensemble, in Her standalone iconography - like in the murti that you see on this page - She is the chaturbhujadharini (the one possessed of four arms).
A dhoti wound tightly around the hips below the navel. The silhouette of Her slender musculature revealed rather than concealed under its embroidered surface. A breastband of gold and layers of necklaces clothe the upper torso. Fishtail sashes in the crease of Her arms and down the sides of Her hips.
This brings us to the mudra (expressive stance) of Her four hands: the anterior ones are in the aashirvada (blessing) and abhaya (fearlessness) mudra, while the posterior ones hold up on either side of Her lotus-face a lotus each in partial bloom.
The mukhamandala (facial region) is the most striking aspect of this Devi Lakshi murti. An expressive, wide-set brow, below which are large eyes the shape of lotus petals. A long, aquiline nose and a gentle mouth that bears an expression of omnibenevolence. The tall, honeycomb crown on Her head is a signature element of the iconography of South India.
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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