An ancient South Indian legend tells of Deva Guru Brihaspati and Lord of Winds Vayu, descending to Earth to build a Bhuloka Vaikuntam, in Thrissur district of Kerala.
It was to be a holy abode for Vishnu in the mortal realm. That town was named Guruvayur after its two celestial architects and the temple came to be called the Guruvayur Temple.
Guruvayurappan is the Lord of Guruvayur or the Unnikannan - literally, Little Krishna - representation of Vishnu. The Guruvayurappan avatar, however, looks nothing like a child because it’s a full manifestation of Lord Vishnu, as revealed by baby Krishna to his birth parents Devaki and Vasudeva.
This incredibly beautiful bronze statue is sculpted in the traditional South Indian style sporting a minute attention to detail with a flawless finish. It represents the iconic four armed Vishnu standing upon the traditional lotus pedestal. His left arms carry the divine conch, Panchajanya, and his holy mace Kaumodaki. The conch symbolizes the five elements.
The lowered stance of the mace, with its pointed tip resting right besides his left leg, signifies a time of peace, orderliness, and contentment in the world. His right hand holds the majestic discus Sudarshana Chakra and Padma, the divine lotus of creation.
Vishnu is shown wearing a holy basil garland around his neck. Also note the exquisitely carved twin lions on each side of the pedestal. They bring out the regal magnificence and noble strength of the Supreme God in his full manifestation.
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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