Mammoth in height and infinitely detailed, this Panchaloha icon from Swamimalai presents the might of Sri Vishnu, who is evoked amongst the Vaishnavas and Hindus as “Satya-Narayana” or “Sathya-Narayana” -the embodiment of supreme Satya or truth. According to the Vaishnava tradition, Lord Vishnu is the ultimate manifestation of the divine light of truth, which pervades the universe and defeats the darkness of Asat or untruth. As a materialization of the beauty that divine truth holds, this statue of Satya-Narayana exemplifies why he is revered as “Perumal” or the great one.
Sri Satya Narayana in this bronze statue stands on a beatific platform on an inverted lotus in the Sampadasthanaka posture, with his legs placed together creating a stunning balance of elements in the icon. The platform in itself is a powerful element in the statue, with the images of Vishnu's Dashavatara gracing spaces on it.
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