This rare bronze statue features a distinctive representation of Lakshmi-Varaha in the traditional Swamimalai bronze iconography.
Enthroned on Adishesha, Sri Varaha is balancing on the back of a turtle or Kurma while holding the goddess Lakshmi in his lap.
According to Hindu mythology, Vishnu is a turtle in his Kurma (turtle) form, in which the Lord bears the cosmic mountain on his back while gods and demons support Samudra-Manthan, the great churning of the ocean.
Kurma, or turtle, became identified with the eternal balance of the universe, the bearer of cosmic order, and the foundation or support upon which the celestial event rested.
This aspect is also connected to Vishnu's boar or Varaha form. It is said that Vishnu, who transformed into the cosmic boar, saved the Earth goddess from the ocean's depths and brought harmony back to the cosmos. Varaha and Kurma have been portrayed in the Panchaloha at the same time, with common themes in both incarnations being the ocean, maintaining cosmic balance, and ordering the universe.
Supporting the composition as the Kurma or turtle, from whose back sprouts a lotus—a symbol of the beginning of creation—Varaha, who holds the Universal abundance and auspiciousness as Sri Lakshmi, becomes the abode of sacredness while sitting on the coils of Adi Shesha, which is symbolic of all that is left or Shesha after the deluge and at the beginning of creation.
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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