Lord Ganesha is a benevolent deity whose worship leads an individual to have a connection with religion and harmonious relation with friends and family. He is always present to steady his devotees’ minds and open the proper doors as they evolve and progress.
This bronze Ganesha sculpture is a beautified carving of the Lord, as being seated on a high-raised pedestal, formed in multiple layers with extensive etchings of lotus petals.
The eye-catchy aspect of Ganesha here is the elongated shape of his elephant head glorified with a short length majestic conical crown decorated in beautiful patterns and the deep striated trunk that holds an amritakumbha (pot of nectar).
Note the stylized pattern of his trunk, flattened from the face and chiselled with a sacred symbol in the centre. The sculptor has amazingly highlighted his pot-shaped belly, symbolic of being equated with the entire cosmos, and vast enough to absorb all that is good or bad representing total acceptance. Notice how the carve of his belly balances aptly with the long head, hence maintaining a beauteous version of this Ganesha sculpture.
The serpents coiled around the belly along with a designer jewel fill up the empty space indicative of his luxury. Ganesha’s four hands carry all his iconic implements, but the appreciating aspect is the superfine carve of each of these- symmetric diagonal layers of the modak, perfectly pointed tusk and the alluring design of the weapons.
When you zoom in to the side angled posture, you will have a clear view of the stylized formation of his ears and as you turn around the image, the beautiful symmetry of layers visible on his dhoti will give a view of a blooming lotus, with each of its layer representing the petals of the lotus. The ancient touch of its colour is a great attraction, which can effectively comply with all kinds of interior designs.
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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