Perumal, also known by the name Thirumal, is a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. A popular Hindu deity of South India, Perumal is famed for his immense power and charming personality. He is often represented as black in color and all the temples have his deity in black. On either side of Perumal are his two consorts, Bhu Devi and Sri Devi, two forms of Goddess Lakshmi. Bhu Devi represents the material world and energy while Sri Devi represents the spiritual world and fertility.
In this exquisitely crafted Panchloha bronze icon, Perumal is shown holding the divine discus of God Vishnu, Sudarshana chakra, and the holy conch, Panchajanya, in his rear hands. His front right hand opens to bestow his blessings to his devotees while the corresponding left rests lightly on his hips in a Kathihasta mudra. Clad in rich ornaments, Perumal charms his devotees with an appropriately divine smile.
Sri Devi is on the right side of Perumal. She holds a night-lotus, her right hand in Kataka mudra while her left is aesthetically poised in Lolhasta mudra, like the tail of a horse. Bhu Devi is shown on Perumal’s left, holding her left hand in Kataka mudra while her right is in Lolhasta mudra. The goddesses are standing upon a beautiful lotus pedestal, bending their bodies in the three places of Tribhanga mudra as Perumal holds himself steadfastly in Samabhanga mudra.
Worshipping Perumal along with Bhu Devi and Sri Devi is believed to bring a perfect balance of material and spiritual world; the key requirement for living a happy and satisfying life.
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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