Lord Shiva, the first Yogi, introduced mankind to something that was always beyond their perception. He introduced them to the possibilities of the beyond, of rising above petty life, and to know the source of very creation. That's why, Lord Shiva, is revered and worshipped as the first Guru (master) in his Dakshinamurthy form.
As per the legends, when the realised Shiva started dripping with bliss and emanated divinity all around him, many people gathered, recognising that something wonderful was happening with Shiva. They waited and waited, but Shiva didn't even bother to open his eyes. Many years went by, and by then, only a few people remained around him. Recognising them as worthy enough to expound the greatest of all teachings, Shiva finally opened his eyes. It is said that on the auspicious day of Guru Purnima (full moon), Shiva finally turned Dakshina (south), and delivered the first sermons of truth to them, hence known as Dakshinamurty.
This beautiful statue captures lord Dakshinamurty in unmoving stillness and divine serenity, along with his disciples sitting around him. With folded hands, they are showing their limitless devotion to Shiva. The lord is sitting under a tree with his right leg set upon a demon, which signifies the ignorance of the human mind. He is holding a Damru(musical instrument) and a flame of fire in his upper arms. The fire is the symbol of the light of knowledge, which dispels the darkness of ignorance of his disciples. While holding scriptures in his lower right hand, the lord is blessing his disciples with the left hand. The lord is also adorned with beautiful clothes and exquisite pieces of jewelleries. His serene face is emanating peace and silence all around.
Lord Dakshinamurty is the embodiment of timeless truth and a perfect Guru. It is said that those who worship Lord Dakshinamurty are soon blessed with a living Guru. This elegant statue is enough to pervade through every heart that sets its eyes upon it.
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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