Sangeet(Music) and Vidya(knowledge) have always held the highest prominence in Indian culture. Devi Saraswati is the manifestation of divinity representing the highest of possibilities for mankind to achieve excellence in these exotic arts.
As per the scriptures, Devi Saraswati is the daughter of the creator of the universe, Lord Brahma, and the goddess of music, knowledge, clarity, and wisdom.
She blesses her devotees with divinity in their music and insights into their knowledge. Both scholars and musicians are bestowed with her grace. She finds her earliest mention in the rich text of Vedas which refers to her both as a river and deity.
Since her earliest depictions, Devi has been illustrated as a beautiful young woman with a radiating face. That same glaze could be found emanating from this beautiful piece of art as well. Made using the ancient Madhuchista Vidhana technique, this bronze statue brings out the most gracious form of Devi adorned with the purity of heart and mind.
She is seated on a swan, which symbolises the silence of eternal peace. On one hand of hers is a Pustaka (book) symbolising knowledge, on the other hand, a mala(garland) depicting worship and devotion. In her other two hands, she holds Veena, an Indian classical instrument from which emerges the cosmic sound of existence. Her one foot is touching the ground while the other resting on the back of the swan.
The face of Devi looks drenched with bliss in the ocean of the divine. Devi Saraswati doesn't only represent knowledge but the experience of the beyond. She takes away discriminatory minds by harmonizing our hearts with the divine, and the sculptor is the most vibrant embodiment of that possibility.
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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