Known to be the one who eliminates all the miseries, Shri Ganesha ( Vinayaka), the God of learning( Vidhya Dayak), and the remover of obstacles (Vighneshwar), is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.
He is usually praised with affection at the start of any Hindu ritual or ceremony or the beginning of any script.
His elephantine depiction has a deeper symbolic meaning as Ganesha's large size signifies his metaphysical ability to remove obstacles in his devotees' lives.
Ganesha is honored as the patron of arts and sciences, intellect, and wisdom. This splendid standing murti of Lord Ganesha having four arms is made of Panchaloha Bronze from Swamimalai.
Holding a noose, a goad, his favorite sweet modak in each of the three hands and the fourth lower right hand bestows blessings. This posture, also known as ‘abhyanga’( means no bent body ) signifies rigidity and right attitude. Standing firmly on a stunning triple-layered Lotus pedestal from which a superbly carved Arch starts and curved at the top in a mehrab shape with floral & toran designs.
Attired in a vibrant dhoti and bejeweled with ornaments and kanthamalas, Ganesha is standing against the arch, the long beautiful curved trunk safely carrying a coconut, adorned with a marvelous long conical mukut, the sacred omkar on the trunk, two beautiful small eyes, two tusks, the holy three shiva- lines All his attributes signifies the celebration of life, vast intellect and knowledge, determination, wisdom, and power. power of concentration, adjustability and adaptability, the two paths of right and wrong, The Standing Ganesha idols are also very popular and can be placed in your house, office, a car for success, energy, and enthusiasm to work.
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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