The inspired Devi Sarasvati dances to the music of Her own veena. She is tall and graceful, fairer than any other Devi of the Hindu pantheon. The presiding deity over learning and aesthetics, She is the wife of Lord Brahma, the presiding deity over creative projection; as such, they are inseparable in the light of their twin cosmic function. This explains why the veena, a classical Indian musical instrument, is an integral part of Her iconography. The long-limbed, chaturbhujadharini (four-armed) Devi stands on an upturned lotus bloom. The ball of the left feet, compact and shapely as it is, rests delicately on the pistil. The right leg is bent at a sharper angle at the knee, with the whole foot raised in the air. From its frontal length descends a sprig of vine, all the way down to the pedestal, which adds some balance to the composition.
The lotus is flanked by a pair of miniscule peacocks showing off their plumage as they are perched on their own lotus-shaped plinths. The peacock is often associated with Devi Sarasvati as Her vahana (divine mount) for their beauty. Zoom in on the crown of the Devi, as tall and slender as the rest of Her. The sharp, expressive features of Her face, flanked by statement karnakundalas and another pair of miniscule peacocks resting on the curve of Her shoulders. The exquisite adornments of gold, seemingly embossed on Her peaches-and-cream skin. Sculpted from bronze, the finesse of the medium gives Her a complexion of molten gold.
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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