This is a handmade bronze idol of Lord Shiva, the predominating deity of Tamo Guna (mode of ignorance) who is responsible for the destruction of the material world. This act of vigorous movements is called ‘Tandava’ which is considered to be the annihilation of the ignorance within the individual souls, and as a result, they experience pure bliss.
In this sculpture, Lord Shiva can be seen performing the dance of bliss, ‘Ananda Tandava’ on an upturned lotus pedestal. His crown is adorned with the crescent moon and the neck is decked up with several heavy neckpieces. A sacred thread called Yagnopavita worn across His chest can also be seen. The dancing Shiva’s left leg is slightly bent and placed on the pedestal, while the right leg is raised at the back.
The Lord is embellished with a short length dhoti and a thick waist chain that has long ends on either side, one end touching the base of the pedestal. He is depicted having four arms; the front arms spread freely wide in the air which illustrates his state of bliss, while the rear right hand holds a Dumroo, which is the symbolism of time and rhythm, and the left hand carries Agni, which is the representation of the energetic vibrations of the movements of his Tandava. This idol is the perfect description of Shiva’s power and beauty.
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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