A common Indian tradition across the subcontinent is the presence of Nagara-devata, protector gods of the city, who are revered by the city dwellers for their protection and peaceful survival. These deities usually have popular tales attached to their birth and their heroic lives, which form the basis for their cult. Madurai-veeran, the warrior of Madurai is the protector god of the ancient city of Madurai, with a story as interesting as the history of the city under his shelter.
Madurai Veeran was born in a royal family who abandoned him due to a prophecy. The child was adopted by a lower caste family, with whom he grew up to be a brave warrior. His incomparable skills earned him high posts in the royal army and the love of two beautiful young women. But fame also attracts jealousy and trouble. The king under whom Madurai Veeran was appointed, was instigated by a jealous council of ministers, and in a fit of anger, he ordered Veeran’s limbs to be cut off. The fearless warrior embraced his death, but the king was haunted by the horrors of his mindless violence on the great man. In order to undo his sins, he constructed a temple for Madurai Veeran and his wives. As shown in this bronze statue, Madurai Veeran is believed to be always eager and ready to help the dwellers of the city of Madurai.
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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