Pashupatinath is one of the most revered aspects of Lord Shiva, worshipped as the Lord of all Animals and the protector of all living beings. He is also considered to be the embodiment of compassion and forgiveness. Pashupatinath's right hand forms the Abhay Mudra, a gesture of fearlessness, while his left hand forms the Varada Mudra, a gesture of granting boons. In his right hand at the back, he holds an axe, and in his left hand, he holds a deer.
Goddess Parvati stands gracefully, embodying divine feminine energy. She holds herself in her iconic kataka mudra and both the deities are adorned with exquisite jewelry and elaborate headdresses, and their faces are radiant with divine love and compassion.
This stunning bronze sculpture from Swamimalai is made of panchaloha, a five-metal alloy that is revered for its sacredness, durability, and beauty. Panchaloha's golden luster and rich patina evoke the divine radiance of the deity enshrined within. This sculpture exudes an ethereal aura, imbuing the worshiping devotee with a sense of peace and tranquility.
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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