Lord Ganesha, the son of supreme lord Shiva and Devi Parvati, is one of the most venerated and worshipped Gods in the Hindu religion. Being an ancient deity, his references could be traced back to the Vedas.
However, unlike the other Vedic deities, his influence on the people of this land has only increased with time. Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of every new undertaking and venture because he is the Vighnaharta (the one who takes away obstacles on the path).
He is a very benevolent deity who bestows divine grace upon his devotees. This form of Ganesha, also known as Herambha Ganesh is a very unique form of the lord and very rarely found in the temples or ancient art pieces.
In Sanskrit, 'He' means weak or helpless, and 'Rambha' means the protector. Thus, Herambha Ganesh is the ultimate protector of the weak and the helpless.
This beautiful bronze statue captures the glory of lord Herambha Ganesh in perfect proportion. Instead of his usual vehicle, the Mushaka (mouse), this form of Ganesha is mounted on a fierce lion, symbolising kingship and power. He also has ten hands, two of which are holding Ashirwad Mudra (blessing posture) and Abhay Mudra (fearless posture).
The rest of the hands are holding a fruit, a hammer, an axe, a Rudraksha mala, a Modak, his broken tusk, a garland, and a noose. The Panchmukhi (five-faced) lord has four of his heads on the four sides and the fifth head is front-facing mounted on the top of other heads. Adorned with beautiful clothes and exquisite pieces of jewelry, the lord appears to be a divine entity beyond the grasp of intellect.
This complicated and delicate work of art is an exemplary example of the brilliant artistry of the craftsmen of Swamimalai. This statue covers each and every aspect of the lord with utmost detail and elegance. This form of Ganesha finds its expression in the union of fearless strength and divine compassion, the two contrasting qualities of the lord.
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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