This proud bronze figure of Ganesha, created in the ‘madhuchistavidhana’ or lost wax technique, details our favouritepot bellied god in a heroic stance, carrying a sword – Khadga – and a shield, while standing on a raised lotus pedestal. The Mudgala Purana details that the fourth form of Ganesha (out of thirty-two) to be the valiant form of Ganapati, the ‘Veera Ganapati.’ However, whereas the Purana mentions this Ganesha to have sixteen hands, the ‘sthapati’ here has presented our valiant lord of auspicious beginnings with two hands and two attributes.
The simplicity of the image, in fact, makes it an even more powerful icon, attesting to the power of Ganesha as not only the god that carries unsurpassed knowledge and comprehension, but also the master that does away with any and all obstacles that hinder that devout’s journey to the path of righteousness. Moreover, we see Ganesha’s trunk coiled around what appears to be either his favourite dish, the ‘modaka,’ or the ‘amrita kumbha’ – the pot of nectar. Thus, the ‘sthapati,’ along with the fierce and powerful attributes, has also presented the benevolent and boon bestowing element of Ganesha’s divinity, allowing the devotee to truly appreciate all aspects of the god that shall guide him onto attaining a better dharmic living.
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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