With its home in Swamimalai (Tamil Nadu), the ancient technique of Madhuchista Vidhana finds its perfect representation in this beautiful Devi Saraswati sculpture. The town is renowned for its rich heritage of bronze idols and even saw the rise of beautiful architecture during the Chola empire.
Depicting the rich culture of art and devotion, this statue is meticulously crafted to portray the Goddess Saraswati in her divine form.
The idol shows Devi Saraswati in her quintessential divine form with her four hands symbolizing knowledge, music, art, and wisdom. She is shown in possession of a veena, a book, and a Japa Mala. Her poise exudes tranquility and fills the onlooker with peace and devotion. She wears a magnificent Kirat Mukuta (elongated crown) that also has a Siras Chakra (halo). If one looks closely, they also notice the exquisite Keyur or armlet worn by the Goddess.
Giving special attention to each detail, this idol has been meticulously crafted from Panchaloha Bronze, made through the amalgamation of five sacred metals - gold, silver, copper, zinc, and tin with every metal holding significance in the Hindu culture. There is a green-brown patina tint on the statue that makes it a piece that carries the old-world charm.
Symbolizing knowledge and art, Goddess Saraswati is worshiped by many but mostly by artists, musicians, and scholars and is revered as the 'Devi' of wisdom. The intricate craftsmanship of this idol exudes positivity and brings spiritual peace to the devotees.
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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