Goddess Durga is an embodiment of the way an ideal woman should be; she represents supreme woman power or nari shakti who is bold, courageous and fights against evil. It is said that she received features from each and every god, face from Shiva, arms from Vishnu and feet from Brahma to fight against the demon king Mahishasura, thus she is also named as Mahishasura Mardini. This bronze statue is carved out by expert artisans of Bangalore in perfect shapes and smooth chisels. The pedestal is carved in multiple layers, with each layer chiselled in a unique pattern forming a trapezium at the base, followed by a rectangular block.
Ma Durga sits in lalitasana on her mount, the ferocious lion, decked up with alluring jewels, a smooth flowing pleated dhoti and a fitted blouse as her garbs. While sitting on a lion, she represents the heroic prowess and the sculptor has very finely shaped the features of the lion; position of his four legs represents his movement with the dense hair and raging eyes sculpted in realistic manners. The Goddess grants a boon of fearlessness to her devotees with her right hand and the other seven hands carry her iconic weapons- discuss, trident, sword, spear, shield, mace and a conch, to demolish the evil for preserving mankind.
The fine lines of her face expressions and the long sun haloed South Indian styled crown complements with the marvellous beauty of the large Kirtimukha arch behind her. Zoom in to carefully observe the triple layered arch as the backdrop, carved in a complex yet charming ethnic pattern, giving hints of a floral and coiled design; the innermost layer is highly coiled in an elegant fashion, following it are the long flower petals and the thin outermost layer is designed in an elegant style complying with the entire design of the arch. This entire backdrop rests on the heads of two baby lions, standing on either side at the bottom.
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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