Ganapati across the Indian subcontinent and beyond is the embodiment of universal auspiciousness and wisdom. An ode to the eternal powers of the elephant-faced Lord, this magnificent Panchaloha bronze statute depicts the popular Chaturbhuja or four-armed Roopa of Sri Ganesha in an awe-inspiring manner. On a beautifully made double-tiered pedestal, Sri Ganesha is seated in a regal pose, being revered by a minuscule Mushaka on his left.
An elaborate Karandamukuta (inverted-basket shaped crown) with Makara motifs (symbolic of regalia and divinity), Tripunda on the forehead, bell on the trunk, necklaces, Yajnopavita, armlets, anklets, serpent waistband, and lovely floral marks on knees adorn the supreme Ganesha. Holding a pot of auspiciousness or Purnaghata in his folded trunk, Paasha (noose) and Ankusha (goad), broken tusk, and Modaka in his four hands, Ganesha in this aspect is also known as Ekadanta (single-tusked).
A sacred animation wraps the majestic bronze icon, speaking for the skills of Swamimalai’s artists, who have successfully evoked Ganapati in their art. With meticulous detailing that has given a realism par excellence to the statue, this Ganesha murti is dedicated to the powers and royalty of He who is the remover of all obstacles, the first-revered son of Uma.
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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