The unmistakable stance of the tribhanga murari. The Sanskrit word ‘tribhanga’ is a portmanteau of ‘tri’, which means three, and ‘bhanga’, which means broken or punctuated. It denotes the fact that the standing figure of the Lord is jutting out at three different junctures namely the shoulders, the hips, and the ankles. ‘Murari’ translates to one who is possessed of the flute, which is an integral aspect of Lord Krishna’s personality. As such, the tribhanga murari Krishna murti that you see on this page is a fine example of His classical, widely loved iconography.
Sculpted from bronze, the murti features a remarkable proportion of detail and symmetry. It begins with the tall, sharply engraved crown, a hallmark of Southern workmanship (where bronze sculpture has flourished since centuries ago now). A halo from which emanates rays as powerful as those of the setting sun. The handsome, smiling face of the Lord, replete with the Vaishnava tilaka on the brow. A world of adornments starting at the ears and neck and bringing out the beauty of Krishna’s form, all the way down to the ankles.
The flute in His hands is the supreme adornment of the Lord. From its long, slender body pours forth irresistible music that bewitches the milkmaids of Vrindavan as well as the mortals of ihaloka (earthly realm of existence). The feet of the Lord rest on the pistil of an upturned lotus. With its engraved petals and the octahedral base, it is a signature element of traditional iconography of the art of South India.
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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