“Ananta”- the eternal one, Vishnu is the all-powerful guardian of the Universe, who forever remains Sthir- immovable, as a cosmic source of balance and harmony and eternally fulfills his duties of sustaining and preservation. To evoke the presence of Vishnu as a formidable and omnipresent guardian, Panchaloha bronzes envision him in his Chatrubhuja or four-armed Roopa, standing in the poised Sampadasthanaka posture, erect as a pillar that carries the weight of Earth.
This majestic bronze statue of Vishnu presents him with a serene aura, on a lotus which symbolizes the origin of the Universe. With his weight perfectly divided on both feet, Vishnu appears animated yet firm in his spot, as the heavenly protector one can rely upon.
A towering Kiritamukuta adds to the grandeur of his presence, with gemmed necklaces, Yajnopavita, waist belt, floral armlets, and Makara-shaped or Makarakrita kundala, marked by the mythical creature Makara, which in Hinduism is a symbol of divinity, royalty and beauty.
Kirtimukha- the face of glory on the stunning aureole around Vishnu is also present on his waistbelt, amplifying the exquisiteness of the statue.
A triangle, called Srivatsa, a symbol of goddess Lakshmi adorns the chest of Narayana, marking his body as the abode of Sri (Lakshmi), who is universal auspiciousness incarnate.
The finesse of Swamimalai artists can be experienced in the presence of this statue, which brims with divinity. The countenance of Vishnu is delineated beautifully, with lotus eyes, a fine nose, and lips that betray a hint of ambrosial smile. Surrounded by the regal aura which is held by two lions, representatives of prowess and royalty, Vishnu infuses this iconic statute with his presence.
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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