Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. He is generally illustrated as a pot-bellied god with the head of an elephant.
As per the legend, his head was severed by Shiva, who later replaced it with the head of an elephant. In the scriptures, Lord Ganesha is depicted as a very learned god and the greatest of all thinkers.
He is a very ancient deity whose references are also found in the most ancient texts, Rig Veda. Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the start of every auspicious function because he is known to be the 'Vighnaharta' of his devotees. Vighnaharta means the one who takes away the problems.
This beautiful bronze statue captures lord Ganesha in his full glory and enchanting elegance. This statue is delicately hand-made using the ancient Madhuchista Vidhana technique (lost wax) by the exemplary craftsmen of Swamimalai. The lord is sitting in his usual posture with his vehicle, the Mushaka (mouse) sitting on his left side.
The four-armed lord is holding a Modak (a food he loves) and weapons in his hands. He is wearing a traditional Dhoti and exquisite pieces of jewelry throughout his body. The face of the lord is delicately crafted and the trunk is having a beautiful formation. The crown too is showing all signs of royalty.
Lord Ganesha is the epitome of grace and knowledge. This statue illustrates the deity in his most simple, yet elegant form. The aura of silence and stillness around this statue is beyond the hold of mere words.
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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