In Hindu philosophy, the whole existence is seen as a play of duality, known as Purusha and Prakriti. While Purusha is the masculine aspect of existence, Prakriti symbolises the feminine aspect of it. Purusha is the centre of creation, while Prakriti is the dance of energy around it. It is believed that the union of Purusha and Prakriti is the final step to ultimate liberation. This is the reason most Hindu gods are depicted alongside their consorts. They are nothing but the representation of the masculine and feminine aspects of the same central energy.
Devi Parvati, the consort of the supreme lord Shiva, represents his feminine aspect in full elegance and dignity. This beautiful bronze statue made by the brilliant craftsmen of Swamimalai illustrates the Devi in her most enchanting appearance.
The craft of the statue is similar to the ones found in ancient times. Devi is standing on an upturned lotus pedestal with her body held in a delicate posture. While her left hand is resting easily, her right hand is held in a unique Mudra. As commonly found in the ancient statues, only the lower portion of her body is wrapped in clothes. She is wearing a few jewelleries and an exquisite crown on her head. The face of Devi looks serene and at complete ease, as if flowing with peace. This beautiful statue gives the Devi an ancient look, yet full of vigour and youthfulness. Just like Shiva, Devi too is a standing embodiment of the ultimate truth, and the reality of existence, something she'd love to reveal to her ardent devotees.
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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