19'' Lord Venkateshwara as Balaji | Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) | Panchaloha Bronze from Swamimalai

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Manifesting as one of the most famous Vaishnavite deities in the world that stands as the saviour of all those suffering is this ‘panchaloha’ sculptural image of Venkateshwara as Balaji, the principal deity of the Tirumala Sri Venkateshwara Temple at Tirupati. Venkateshwara’s presence at Tirupati has majorly been described in the legend of Sri Venkatachala Mahatyam, which details the descent of Vishnu towards the Earth in search of Mahalakshmi, who had taken birth as Padmavati. Meditating on the hills of Tirumala in an anthill (where Shiva and Brahma, in the form of a cow and calf come to provide milk and nurishment), Vishnu transforms into Venkateshwara, and a splendid wedding takes place in Tirupati, which is financed by Kuber. This is the site for the coming of the Tirupati temple today.

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Specifications

	PHC136
	Bronze
	Height: 19 inch
	Width: 14 inch
	Depth: 6 inch
	Weight 9 kg

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Vishnu’s image as Balaji is understood to be a ‘swayambhu’ image – that which is created on its own accord. The bronze work that we have here however, is the magnificent execution of the hands of the ‘sthapati’ from Swamimalai, who has presented an extremely graceful and ornate vision of Balaji as the ‘Moolavirat’ or ‘Dhruva Beram.’ Iconic of the central image present in Tirupati, the sculpture stands on a lotus base with two arms that are presented in the ‘varada mudra’ or boon-granting posture and the ‘katyavalambita mudra’ which allows Balaji to keep his left hand against his waist. Balaji’s image stands under a highly decorative archway that is topped with a ‘kirtimukha.’ On the top of the pillars supporting the arch, we can note two major attributes of Vishnu, the war discus ‘sudarshana chakra’ and the conch or ‘shankha.’ Moreover, we can notice the two attributes present on the shoulders of Balaji as well.

The Dhruva Bera here is adorned with waistbands, necklaces, and heavy jewellery, amongst which uniquely identifiable are the ‘yagnopavitam’ or the sacred thread that runs across his bare chest from over his left shoulder and the Kaustubham jewel in the middle, which is where Mahalaxmi is said to reside.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?

A. Panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid. To know more about how bronze statues are made, please read our article on Panchaloha Bronze Statues. Whereas, brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow.
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A. For original pictures of the statue, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.
Q. Can I return the statue ?

A. Of course you can return a statue. Returns need to be initiated within seven (7) days after delivery. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more about our Return Policy, please visit Return Policy.
Q. Can you customise the statue for me ?

A. For any customisation, a new bronze statue has to be made. To know more, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.