The Hindu ideal of divine beauty and opulence, goddess Lakshmi in this superfine Panchaloha bronze from Swamimalai stands in the most elegant posture, embodying the brilliance that enlightens the world.
With a spellbinding smile on her face, this standing goddess Lakshmi bronze is a rare and expressive sculpture from the workshop of the Sthapati, captivating the Nara (human) and Narayana (another name for Sri Vishnu).
The upturned lotus that serves as Devi Lakshmi’s pedestal is delineated superbly in the medium of bronze, each of its petals delicately carved.
The regal presence of the goddess of wealth and auspiciousness is highlighted with lavish ornaments that cover the entirety of this Sri Lakshmi bronze statue.
Her elongated Kiritamukuta crown- a characteristic feature of deities associated with Sri Vishnu is adorned with two stylistically carved peacocks, a symbol of beauty and royalty that is repeated in the pendant of the bejeweled necklace the goddess wears. Her other necklaces include a thin Ekavali (single-stringed necklace) clasping her shapely neck, and a long necklace fashioned out of gold coins strung together, known as “Kasumala” (Kasu-coin, Mala-necklace), complemented by an ornate set of ethnic ear ornaments that frame her divine visage.
The most intricately delineated element in this goddess Lakshmi bronze statue is her Dhoti (lower body garment) with two parallel incised lines highlighting its soft folds and a broad patch of pleasing floral vines serving as its border. An ornate girdle, replete with a series of bells and jeweled chains and adorned with a Kirtimukha (Face of Glory) motif in the center, holds Devi’s fine dhoti close to her waist. Fringes of the waist cloth worn over the dhoti, flow on the sides of this goddess Lakshmi bronze in the manner of curling floral vines.
The four-armed Maa Lakshmi holds two yet-to-bloom lotuses gracefully in her secondary hands, representing the beginning of the birth of the Creation (Srishti). Her right hand, decorated with a flower motif is raised in the Abhaya-mudra or the gesture of fearlessness and her left hand is in the gesture of disseminating boons, known as Varda-mudra. A thin, flowing garment is draped over hands whose grace can be compared with the flowing stems of lotuses she carries.
The provider of otherworldly luxuriousness and spiritual wealth, the wife of Vishnu-Narayana resides in this immaculate bronze, which is emanating a heavenly bliss with her expressive facial features and rich trousseau. For those who seek the blessings of the great mother Lakshmi, this Panchaloha is an enchanting representation of her divinity.
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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