Vighnaharta Ganesha is the god of beginnings as he is worshipped before the beginning of any task. A god with the chubby, gentle, wise and an elephant headed face is found in big-small idols in all Hindu houses. As this sculpture is made up of panchaloha bronze statue, it is believed that this metal brings balance in life, self-confidence, good health, fortune, prosperity, peace of mind; the big arch chiselled in floral chains forms the beautiful backdrop depicting a positive vibe around the surroundings.
In this sculpture, Lord Ganesha wears a distinctive circular layered crown that glorifies his head with the large elephant ears disguised in their beauty; Chaturbhuja in his lalitasana posture enthrones on an inverted lotus pedestal and holds his iconic weapons- pasa (noose) and parasu (axe) to abolish the evil; the realistic striations on the trunk head towards Ganesha’s ever-so-lovely modak (laddoo) while the right front hand holds the broken tooth that reminds us of his selfless determination and hardwork for his works; garbed in amazingly striped dhoti and sparkling jewels, this sculpture instead of being the run-of-the-mill, has its exquisite aspects and prospects.
He is depicted as a symbol that how one can get their soul away from the ignorance, ego and from other bad things present in 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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