Experience the protective and nurturing energy with our Goddess Mariamman sculpture, a powerful creation through Madhuchista Vidhanam in Swamimalai's Panchaloha Bronze. This artwork beautifully portrays the South Indian Devi, symbolizing the Hindu philosophical concept of 'Divine Motherhood.' The lost-wax technique details Mariamman's fierce yet compassionate form, signifying the goddess's ability to protect and nurture her devotees. In Tamil, Mari means 'rain,' while Amman means ' mother goddess.' As a result, the Mother Goddess of Rain was the peasants' first and most revered divinity. The fertility gift of the Goddess of Rain covered human fecundity as well. Even today, pregnant ladies offer glass bangles to Mariamman as a prayer for a healthy childbirth.
The spread of sickness was another daily concern for these ancient people. People worshipped the Goddess to avoid diseases such as smallpox, chickenpox, and measles (known as Ammai in Tamil). In this statue, the Goddess is seen in the most benevolent form, holding a Trishul, a damru, a medicine bowl, and a sword in her four hands. Her statue sits on a lotus pedestal secured under a Kirtimukha aureole. By placing this statue at home, you Invite the potent energy of Goddess Mariamman into your space, fostering a sense of divine protection and maternal care.
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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