“Hiranyavarna”- she who has a color like gold, is one of the earliest epithets used in ancient Hindu texts for the goddess of wealth and luxuries, Sri Lakshmi. Drawing from this, the bronze statue of the goddess Lakshmi depicts her glimmering with the radiance of molten gold. The sculpture of Sri Lakshmi is placed on a simple Peetham, on which two elephants stand with their trunks in the air as a symbol of paying obeisance to the great mother goddess. The presence of Gaja or elephants in Lakshmi statues is an attribute connected to Devi’s form as Gajalakshmi.
The grandeur of goddess Lakshmi in this statue is beyond words- her imposing Kiritamukuta crown anoints her as the universal queen mother, her Makara kundela (earrings), delicate necklaces, armbands, bracelets, and waistband underline her control over the treasures of three realms and the pot of gold coins in her hand shows her benevolence in showering these luxuries on her devotees. Devi Lakshmi sits on an inverted lotus throne in Lalitasana, with her leg extended on the pedestal, and her hand raised in Abhaya mudra (gesture of removing fear). Carrying a majestic stillness on her enlivened countenance, Devi Lakshmi seems to be residing in each particle of this brilliant bronze sculpture.
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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