A finely cast bronze sculpture of Devi Parvati, the divine consort of Lord Shiva, as Bogasakthi. It is a special form of the Goddess that gives pleasure to the Lord. She is the epitome of beauty, love and devotion. Being the feminine aspect of her husband’s power and strength, she represents the Tamas Guna (mode of ignorance), and thus, assists the Lord to destroy the material world.
The intricate detailing of this sculpture has been achieved through an ancient process called ‘Lost wax method’. Goddess Parvati is seated gracefully on a huge pedestal with its top designed in the shape of an upturned lotus. She is adorned with a silk dhoti tightly wrapped around her long legs down to the ankles, and tucked into a wide and beautiful waistband. The upper body is bare, the waist forms a slight S-curve, and a sacred thread can be seen worn across her torso.
The right leg is bent at the knee and raised upward, while the other leg goes towards the floor. Her left hand is placed on the plinth of the pedestal, while the right hand depicts the gesture of holding a lotus flower between two fingers. The tall cone-shaped crown on her head represents her constitutional position as a part of the divine triad known as ‘Tridevi’. Finally, she is embellished with big Kundalas in her ears and several neckpieces made of precious stones around her neck.
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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