Upon the defeated buffalo head of the shape-shifting demon, Mahishasura stands the celestial and fierce form of Goddess Durga, sculpted with panchaloha (five alloys) bronze, lending her a beautiful shine that befits her. Molded with an ornate crown and earrings in the style of Swamimalai lost wax art form, she marks herself as the harbinger of the new cosmos, as she was created by the combined energies of the trinity formed by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Her hands hold a conch and a Sudarshana chakra (a discus originally belonging to Lord Vishnu). She is the symbol of strength and protection from all evil.
The asura Mahishasura had once been waging wars against the gods after being given a boon that no man could kill him. When the divine trinity united into the one powerful form of Goddess Durga, she was called upon to help. As she was no man and her powers went beyond every other god’s, she was able to slay him using her trident after he turned himself into a buffalo. In this idol, she stands with her sharp features set in a serene face eternally, entirely aware of her own powers and willing to kill any demon that wishes harm upon her followers.
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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