Immerse yourself in the divine aura of our Shakti Ganpati, a mesmerizing sculpture meticulously crafted through the ancient Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) technique using the sacred Panchaloha Bronze from the revered Swamimalai. Shakti, the cosmic energy that propels the universe, is intricately woven into every contour of this masterpiece. Shakti Ganapati is Lord Ganesha's fifth of 32 forms. Lord Ganesha appears in Shakti Ganapati form, seated with four hands and embracing Shakti Devi, who sits on his left knee and offers strength to everybody. His lower right-hand position bestows blessings; his left and right upper hands carry noose and goad.
The artificially created green patina of the statue brings an antique look. The Kirat Mukuta ornamented on Lord Ganesha’s head and the Siras Chakra behind his head symbolizes grandeur and regal position. He sits on a lotus podium, signifying his patronage of the virtues of wisdom. As you behold the intricacies of the craftsmanship, envision Lord Ganesha as the embodiment of Shakti, the pulsating force that underlies creation, preservation, and destruction.
As defined in the detailed descriptions of the 19th century Kannada text Sritattvanidhi and the Mudgala Purana, fifth among the major thirty-two forms of Ganesha is the ‘powerful’ Ganapati, called Shakti Ganapati. Complexioned to be reddish brown in colour, this four-armed beloved god of auspicious beginnings is presented seated in a yogic manner with his right leg hanging pendent over the pedestal, and the embracing figure of Shakti Devi seated on his left thigh. The figures are ornately clad with diaphanous clothing around their bodies and bejewelled gracefully, placed on top of a raised rectangular pedestal. A glowing ‘prabhamandala’ is attached to the back of Ganapati’s ‘mukuta.’
Representative of the elemental form of ‘akash’ or space, it is the belief of the righteous devout that praying to Shakti Ganapati not only fulfils the wishes of the devotee, protecting from evils, removing negativity, and granting wishes, but also allows a mastery over the five senses of the human body. To that end, the attributes presented in this ‘panchaloha’ sculptural image help accordingly: the goad and the noose work in tandem, removing obstacles and guiding humans to the path of celestial empowerment; the front right hand raised in the ‘abhaya mudra’ yogic gesture dispels fear from the hearts of his well-wishers; and finally, by holding onto Shakti, Ganapati is also holding onto the primordial cosmic energy and dynamic forces that define the experience of consciousness throughout the universe.
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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