A long, slender silhouette that captures the imagination of the truly devoted. A simple unassuming pedestal formed of a blooming padma (lotus) flower. A superbly carved, tapering crown towering over the head of the deity. The Ardhanarishvara deity of the Hindoo pantheon is one-of-a-kind - at first glance it is the composite of Shiva-Parvati, a profound confluence of purusha (energy or masculine principle) and prakrti (matter or feminine principle).
The Ardhanarishvara is a powerful image of this life-affirming confluence. The beauty of Lord Shiva against the finesse of Devi Parvati. He is chaturbhujadhari (four-armed), She dvibhujadhari (two-armed). The strength of His torso, to the fecundity of Hers. The symmetry of their twin shringar, and the lack of it in their respective attire. The fine bronze medium gives the composition an inimitable molten gold colour with undertones of moss.
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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