Devi Parvati-Uma, Shiva’s beloved wife and the mother of the Universe is seen in South Indian Shaiva shrines alongside her husband as “Shivakami”- the one who is desired by Shiva. In this stately Uma bronze statue, the femininity of Devi achieves its zenith, the icon being one of the most pristine examples of female iconography in Indian art traditions.
Devi Parvati is adorned with a regal high-raising crown that highlights the glory that emanates from her visage. She wears an Ekavali- a single-stringed necklace, armlets, and bangles and a thick Yajnopavita runs across her torso. Elegance and beauty of ornamentation can be seen in the girdle that holds the goddess’s dhoti and is embellished with a series of jeweled chains and Makara motifs that add elaboration to the lower half of this Uma bronze statue.
A lovely polish on the bronze surface and the use of different kinds of incised lines to delineate Devi Parvati’s persona and attire in this Uma bronze icon are awe-inspiring. The triple-bent “Tribhanga” posture of the goddess is tastefully manifested, its grace enhanced by the ease visible in her lithe arms- the left one on her side in the Lolahastha mudra, and the right one raised in the Katakhastha mudra, meant to hold the floral offering made to the ever-blossoming goddess Shivakami.
Four lines carved in the torso of this bronze Uma statue are characteristic Chola bronze features, used to depict flesh folds. Similar attention to detailing is to be observed in Devi Parvati’s countenance, where elaborate descriptions of the beauty of Uma are rendered in Panchaloha medium to create this masterpiece Uma bronze icon.
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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