This compact, handheld Saraswati is designed for the edge of your table or a space in your corner mandir.
It depicts the Devi of learning seated in padmasana - an unusual stance for Devi Sarasvati - on the belly of a lotus bloom big enough to accommodate Her.
In fact, it is a composite bloom of two flowers, one inverted below the other, making for a wide-set hour-glass silhouette.
In keeping with Her traditional iconography, She is depicted as the Chaturbhujadharini, the one possessed of (‘dharini’) four (‘chatur’) arms (‘bhuja’). The posterior right and left hands bear the rosary and the pothi (sacred manuscript), respectively; while the right anterior hands gently strums the strings of her veena, the left one cradles its long, slender neck.
Divine music emanates from the very presence of Devi Sarasvati. The silken folds of Her saree about Her gathered legs. The superbly detailed carving of every aspect of Her shringar, from the necklaces to the karnakundalas (danglers).
A lifelike composure of countenance executed with perfect symmetry and an unputdownable aesthetic: note the handsome brow and the swan-shaped eyes, the sharp nose, and a shapely mouth. Set off by a sharply tapering crown and a stylistically sculpted halo.
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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