Shiva
31 inch Height X 20 inch Width X 12 inch Depth
Parvati
28 inch Height X 8 inch Width X 7 inch Depth
This Pashupatinath-Parvati murti would be a fine addition to a traditional Indian home or office temple. It is a discrete ensemble of two murtis, each sculpted from the same medium and given an identical colour finish. It depicts Lord Pashupatinath as the chaturbhujadhari and His wife, Devi Parvati, as dvibhujadhari.
The similarities of form and style are in keeping with traditional South Indian workmanship. Elongated, perfectly toned musculature. Densely engraved crowns that taper high over the deities’ heads. Upturned lotus plinths (beneath Shiva’s left foot is the miserable Apasmara). The warm metallic colour is characteristic of the panchaloha variety of bronze found in Swamimalai.
Some semblance of a quadruped is mandatory in the Pashupatinath iconography (posterior left hand). It is indicative of His lordship (‘pati’ va ‘natha’) over all creatures (‘pashu’). Note the almost identical features of Shiva and Parvati’s face, yet how the gentle difference between the masculine and the feminine has been skilfully brought out by the artisan.
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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