A pale monotone gold characterises this murti. Lord Ganesha is seated on a multi-tiered pedestal carved with lotus petals. The same is poised upon an even wider pedestal, whose legs are but a thick network of vines curving seductively upwards to hold the murti in place. The shringar of the Lord are in keeping with the traditional iconography of the child of Shiva-Parvati: ornate crown, tattooed trunk of the elephant head, and necklaces and bracelets and anklets aplenty.
The luxuriant vine aureole adds an inimitable brilliance to this bronze composition. Indeed, the sheer proportion of vines around the murti and the style of pedestal are signature aspects of the workmanship of the South. From the throne of Lord Ganesha emerges a network of graciously curving vines in a perfectly symmetrical spread about Him. Two of His vahana, the mouse, are on either side of the throne upon those vines, while a pair of peacocks are perched on top above His crown.
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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