Devi Lakshmi in this bronze idol is standing in the magnificent Tribhanga or triple bent posture, allowing the Sthapati (artisan) to best capture the loveliness of Sri. A conical Kiritamukuta crown adorned with jeweled chains and a sun-like Sirachkra (head ornament) bring attention to the animated face of Maa Lakshmi. Arched eyebrows sit atop the eyes of Padmakshi (whose eyes are like the delicate Padma or lotus), whose fine nose and smiling lips captivate the onlooker.
Exquisitely sculpted ornaments- earrings, Haaram, Ratnamalika (necklaces), Stana-Patta (breast cloth), Channavira (stringed ornament on the torso), girdle, Nupur and Nupur padika (anklets), beautify Devi Lakshmi along with their flowing tassels that adhere to the goddess’s mystically dark limbs like creepers clinging to the lithesome branches of the Kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling tree).
A tediously intricate work by the craftsmen on this Panchaloha bronze Maa Lakshmi statue can be observed in the realistically delineated petals of lotuses held in Devi’s hands, the delicate grip of the fingers that wrap the stalks of the lotuses, the Makara (composite animal, a symbol of royalty and beauty) crest on the girdle, the ripples on the dhoti (lower body garment) of the goddess, and the delicate scarf falling on her secondary hands.
With masterful hands, the Sthapati has succeeded in presenting the differing textures of flesh, fabric, and ornament to create the awe-inspiring grandeur of Maa Lakshmi in bronze. Stately and divine in her appearance, goddess Lakshmi with her embellished palms facing toward the devotee, blesses and relieves them with her supreme maternal aura.
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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