Of the eight manifested avataras of Lord Vishnu, Lord Narasimha is the most ferocious. The spine-chilling chhavi (image) of a man (‘nara’) contorted into the superhuman stance of the lion (‘simha’).
He is responsible for the destruction of one of the greatest adharmees of all yugas, the King Hiranyakashipu, father of Vishnubhakta (devotee of Vishnu) Prahlad.
The superb bronze murti that you see on this page captures the wrath of Lord Narasimha to spine-chilling perfection, from the stateliness of the nara-shareera (man’s body) to the bellicose simha-mukha (leonine countenance).
Bronze is an elite medium in Indian sculptural tradition. It is more expressive than brass, finer as well as more difficult to work with. The murti that you see on this page is handpicked from the recesses of the South for finesse and the pedigree of the artisans who made it.
Note the minimalistic pedestal that sets off the power of Narasimha’s presence and the texture that pervades His form and attire and adornments, in keeping with His traditional iconography. The lalitasana of the legs, the four hands bearing Vaishnavite symbols, and the crown towering above His head - all of these seemingly blend into a fluid narrative conveyed skilfully through a static composition.
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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