Narasimha is a wrathful, arguably the fiercest, avatara (earthly incarnation of the divine) of the great Lord Vishnu. He has the form of a man (‘nara’) that fuses into the form of a lion (‘simha’) or beast. The essence of Lord Narasimha is the Devi Pratyangira, whom you see on this page. With the face of a flying-maned lion and the body of a young and beauteous Hindu Devi, She is the very personification of Shakti (primordial cosmic energy).
Devi Pratyangira is seated on the back of a lion as ferocious as Herself. Sculpted from bronze, the musculature of its powerful legs and the stance of its great jaws convey a degree of motion. Indeed, it takes a lot of skill to infuse such a challenging medium with a lifelike quality.
It is from the vahana (divine mount) that it may be discerned that this Devi is a roopa (form) of Devi Durga Herself. She is no less than Her in terms of beauty and vigour. In fact, the leonine mukhamandala (facial region) of Pratyangira is a stark expression of the Chandika aspect of Devi Parvati.
The chaturbhujadharini Devi (the one possessed of four arms) is an example of the fluidity of the Hindu Devi concept. As a deity of the Tantric tradition, She bears in Her left anterior hand a kapala (skullcup) and wears a garland of severed adharmee heads. The implements in Her remaining three hands bear Shaivite symbolism, indicative of the fact that Shiva is lord and master over them all.
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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