As the Venugopala, Krishna is the playful cowherd – evinced by the cow behind him – attracting the gopis of Vrindavan by the sound of his flute. The divinity associated with the sound of the flute resonates with spiritual freedom that not only brings rapturous joy and applause, but also guides the righteous with the union of the ‘atman’ with the ‘brahman.’ With Krishna, this is symbolised with his union of Radha. By gazing and paying piety to this bronze image, the viewer is not only in union with the celestial deity, but symbolising the cosmic love that Krishna espouses for us all.
The fact that Krishna’s ornately decorated body is presented with only the flute speaks volumes about how important that attribute is for Vaishnavism, and Hinduism. The hollow nature of the musical instrument is a symbol of the heart, both prophesising a need to be filled with love and devotion. Additionally, we also see the iconic peacock feather on Krishna’s ‘mukuta,’ which symbolises the prosperity and happiness we receive from such divine love.
The importance of the Venugopala image is apparent in our society today, where we have a dedicated temple, the Venugopala Swamy Temple near the Krishna Raja Sagara lake and dam in Karnataka.
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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