Unveil the youthful exuberance of Taruna Ganapati, a vibrant portrayal captured through Madhuchista Vidhana on the canvas of Panchaloha Bronze from Swamimalai. "Taruna," signifying the freshness of life, finds its artistic expression in this sculpture. In this rendition, Lord Ganesha embodies boundless energy and optimism, serving as a poignant reminder of the perpetual cycle of creation, renewal, and the eternal spirit of life.
Seated in a ‘lalitasana’ posture with his right leg pendent over a raised rectangular plinth is this ornately decorated ‘panchaloha’ bronze statue of Ganesha.
Closely resembling the thirty-first form of ‘Durga Ganapati’ the invincible, our lord of auspicious starts and remover of obstacles waves the flag of victory over darkness in this form. To that end, his attributes serve in guiding his divine presence over the world: in his two front hands we see the ‘shankh’ conch and ‘chakra’ or discus, symbolising the instrument from which comes the sound of happy trumpeting of the elephant that drives away negativity, and the symbolic union of the sun and mind, the movement of time, and the weapon of war.
In Ganesha’s right hands, we see him carrying the goad or ‘ankush,’ the flower arrow or ‘pushpashara,’ and rosary beads or ‘rudraksha mala.’ The goad, used to guide elephants, and the ‘pushpashara’ flower arrow, allows Ganesha to drive mankind forth to the path of self-realisation. The ‘mala’ is the prayer bead of Ganesha while he receives divine instructions from Shiva. In his left hand, we see Ganesha carrying the noose or ‘pasha,’ a bow, and the creeper Rose Apple. The ‘pasha’ serves the purpose of binding and freeing (from) obstacles, and the wish-bestowing Rose Apple symbolises the path of health, love, and purity.
Another eye-catching detail of this ‘madhuchista vidhana’ image is the large ‘prabhamandala’ or the divine halo ‘circle of light’ placed behind the ‘mukuta’ of Ganesha.
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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