One of the eight forms of goddess Lakshmi (Ashtalakshmi) is Santan Lakshmi, the goddess who gives the gift of progeny. Devi Lakshmi from her earliest textual mentions has been associated with fertility, and when represented as Santan Lakshmi, this characteristic of her is highlighted.
In this dazzling bronze statue, goddess Lakshmi is seated on a round pedestal carved with inverted lotus petals. Her legs are crossing, forming the Sukhasana (the easy pose). On her lap is an infant, who in proportion appears dwarfish in front of the great figure of the Mother-goddess. Devi’s upper limbs carry two Purna-ghata (pots) filled with water and with coconut fruit in their mouth. The Purna-ghata is a symbol of abundance and fertility. Santan Lakshmi raises her right hand in Abhaya mudra, a gesture of fearlessness. Her head is covered with a Krita-mukuta associated with the Vaishnava cult. Necklaces of gold and precious materials cover her body and she is wearing a fine garment, whose folds are realistically depicted by the artist. Santan Lakshmi is worshipped across India by couples wanting to conceive. She is the provider of abundance and preserver of children and her devotees.
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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