The handsome Lord Shiva, seated in lalitasana. He is poised upon an ornate lotus pedestal, its gigantic petals defined by intricate workmanship along the edges. He is chaturbhujadhari, the one possessed of (‘dhari’) four (‘chatur’) arms (‘bhuja’).
A conch and a quadruped (‘pashu’ or animal, because He is Lord Pashupatinath, the ruler and overlord of the jeeva-samudaya) in His posterior hands; the right anterior hand raised in blessing, with the left He gathers the Devi Parvati on His lap.
Sculpted from bronze, the ensemble that you see on this page is a fine example of traditional Southern workmanship. The radiant countenance of Lord Shiva and the lifelike features engraved upon the same. The gorgeous proportions of His yogic musculature and the streams of gold and jewels that accentuate them.
The folds of His silken dhoti and the lotus feet that emerge from its hems. His beauteous wife seated on His lap, Her grace and shringar intact. A statement representation of the divine couple. Note the ornate crowns sitting upon the heads of the deities in this ensemble.
A sliver of the moon to one side of Lord Shiva’s crown, the dome of it overlain with skilfully done engravings. Cascading hair and karnakundalas frame that superbly sculpted face. The crown of Devi Parvati is equally glamorous, given its multiple tiers and the stoopa-like structure it tapers into at the zenith.
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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