Ganesha, our favouritepot-bellied god that is the lord of all obstacles and their destroyer – the Vigneshwara and VighnaNashaka–is presented here in a septet of musical harmony and symphony. This bronze sculptural group, from the region of Swamimalai, beautifully ornatesGanesha’s presence as the patron of universal rhythm and music of the cosmos. As Saraswati’s veena, Krishna’s flute, and Shiva’s ‘damru’ enchant the devout with their melodious sounds, Ganesha, as the Nadapratithishta, guides his followers through his holy patronage of music and the arts.The aesthetic presentation of these Ganeshas also embody the religious idea of worship for the devotee that chants and recites the hymns, ‘shloka’s,’ and ‘mantras’ while paying their respects and performing a ‘puja.’
Gracefully poised over double lotus platforms, this group of seven musical Ganeshas are made in the ‘madhuchistavidhana’ or lost wax fashion of bronze casting, allowing the ‘sthapati’ to truly mould the divinity here in a manner befitting his grace and delicate presence.While relatively small, each figure nevertheless has been finely detailed with jewellery and ornaments that present Ganesha in an auspicious and majestic form. Ganesha is therefore not any sort of performer – hebecomes the maestro par excellence, setting the path for generations of musicians to come.
Each of the seven Ganesha is positioned in the royally elegant ‘lalitasana’ posture, and hold several musical instruments – the ‘venu,’ the ‘manjira,’ the ‘tabla,’ the ‘mridanga,’ a trumpet or horn, and a cello or violin. The brilliance of the artisan to incorporate Western musical instruments speaks to his far-sighted understanding about Ganesha – as the lord over musical creations, he reigns supreme over all sorts of music created in the cosmos. Such an artistic presentation truly encapsulates the welcoming spirit of Hinduism.
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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