Goddess Lakshmi is “Sura-Poojita”- she who is worshipped (Poojita) by gods (Sura). Her immeasurable opulence and auspiciousness when bestowed upon a mortal can turn them into Indra, the king of gods. Eternally regal and the personification of material and spiritual abundance, the Hindu goddess Lakshmi is the tutelary goddess of kings, who evokes Rajarajeshwari- the queen of kings Mahalakshmi to attain worldly and metaphysical goals. Enthroned on a magnificent Panchaloha bronze peetham (plinth), this bronze Lakshmi statue is the evocation of the primordial queen mother, whose presence is mandatory for the attainment of virtuous riches.
The throne of goddess Lakshmi is situated on a finely decorated base with lotus petals adorning it. A stunning aureole with mystical animals, the Makara adds to the grandeur of the bronze Lakshmi icon. The sturdy arch emerging from the mouth of the Makara is embellished with rays of brilliance (Prabhavali), which are transformed into gracefully curving petal motifs and vines, in whose center sits the Kirtimukha (face of glory), gazing at the prominence of Mahalakshmi. The great mother goddess sits on an inverted lotus seat with her legs folded in the “Padmasana”, the lotus pose, wearing a Kiritamukuta (Vaishnava crown), several delicate ornaments, a fine dhoti with its anterior folds spread luxuriantly in the front.
The Makara motif, symbolic of divine royalty and beauty is repeated on the earrings and crown of the goddess, to emphasize her heavenly dominance. Devi Lakshmi is in her four-armed form, holding two lotuses in her secondary hands, with her left and right-hand position in the gesture of disseminating boons and fearlessness respectively. The facial features of the goddess are delineated with perfection, offering her arched brows, large eyes, elegant nose, inwardly smiling lips, and a fuller face that speak for the artistic skills of the Tamil Panchaloha Sthapatis (craftsmen). This glory of Devi Lakshmi as the sustaining and bountiful queen-mother causes the terrestrial and extra-terrestrial beings to prostrate and is a propitious and powerful statue for any householder.
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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