--- title: "Handcrafted Panchaloha Bronze Icons | Authentic Chola Art" description: "Explore our collection of authentic Panchaloha bronze icons. Handcrafted using traditional Chola lost-wax casting, our temple deity sculptures bring spiritual tradition into your home. Worldwide shipping available." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bronze_handicrafts/bronze-casting-workshops-lost-wax-technique/featured last_updated: 2025-12-29 --- # Handcrafted Panchaloha Bronze Icons Tribe Verified · Authentic Chola-style bronze from Swamimalai By [Divine Arts and Sculptures](https://mytribe.in/bronze_handicrafts) · Workshops held in Bengaluru and Kumbakonam · ₹6,500 per participant (estimate) Part of [Bronze Casting Workshops (Lost-Wax Technique)](https://mytribe.in/bronze_handicrafts/bronze-casting-workshops-lost-wax-technique). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bronze_handicrafts/bronze-casting-workshops-lost-wax-technique/gallery) Our most cherished creations, bringing ancient Chola heritage into your home. Each piece is a meditation in metal, crafted with the patience and devotion of our ancestors. ## Photos and videos - ![This radiant sculpture of Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is cast in polished Panchaloha. Her four hands, two holding lotuses, one in the wealth-bestowing Varad Mudra, and the other in the fear-dispelling Abhaya Mudra, are all crafted with devotional precision to capture her divine grace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee02393e-6b4e-44c4-9309-893c3358e604) - ![Here is our depiction of Bhadrakali, a fierce and protective form of the great Goddess. This 32-inch Panchaloha sculpture, framed by a traditional Prabhavali arch, captures her dynamic energy and intricate details, from the weapons in her hands to the cosmic dance of her posture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bb58bf7-0509-4ef3-ba8a-4b5a6eaa96fe) - ![We were inspired to create this unique sculpture of Lord Ranganathar, a form of Vishnu in repose, resting upon the serpent Adishesha. This 22-inch long Panchaloha piece captures a moment of cosmic tranquility and divine grace, a testament to the narrative power of Chola bronze art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b47259a-bb10-42f0-a3cc-40c07a699153) - ![This set features Lord Vishnu accompanied by his consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi. Sridevi represents wealth and spiritual knowledge, while Bhudevi is the embodiment of Mother Earth's fertility. Cast in gleaming bronze, this trio represents the divine balance of preservation, prosperity, and life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e149359-bc95-4f5e-ae22-8db462c496e8) - ![This is the initial wax model for our Heramba Ganapati sculpture. This complex form shows Lord Ganesha with five heads, riding a majestic lion. The wax stage is where every minute detail is sculpted by hand, forming the soul of the sculpture before it is cast in metal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc6c1421-524d-4f11-a8d9-65cfb8dcb3fd) - ![A finished 15-inch Panchaloha sculpture of Panchamukhi Ganesha, the five-faced form of the beloved deity. Each face represents a different aspect of his divine power. This piece showcases the complexity and symmetry we strive for in our traditional South Indian bronze work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/953f7311-e1b8-4d0d-8db3-1a5de3bb1624) - ![This is a complete Shiva Parivaram, or Shiva's family, featuring Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha. The 24-inch Panchaloha sculpture is finished with an antique green oxide patina, giving it the timeless appearance of a treasured temple heirloom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ab431e8-a0ba-42f7-8a76-ba50af9d2d45) ## About Featured Look closely at the fine definition in the facial features and the traditional mudras; these are the results of manual hand-chasing, not machine molds. Because we use the ancient lost-wax process, every idol carries subtle, unique variations in the metalwork, ensuring that the piece you receive is an original creation rather than a mass-produced replica. Our work centers on Panchaloha, a traditional five-metal alloy renowned in South Indian temple architecture for its resonance and durability. We strictly follow the Madhuchehishthavidhanam process, the same method used by Chola artisans centuries ago to cast temple icons. The journey begins with a detailed wax model, which is then encased in clay, melted out, and replaced by molten metal. Whether you are looking for a classic antique green oxide finish that gives an idol the look of a temple heirloom, or the radiant, gleaming finish of polished bronze, each statue undergoes extensive cleaning and hand-chiseling after it is freed from the mold. We do not use chemical sprays to artificially age our pieces; the oxidation is a natural, time-intensive process. We cater to homes, pooja rooms, and temples across the globe, ensuring the sacred geometry and iconography of every deity are respected. If you have a specific iconographic requirement, a preferred size, or a particular deity form you wish to manifest, we can discuss the technical details to create a piece that serves your spiritual space. ## About Divine Arts and Sculptures We are a collective of artisans from Swamimalai, living and breathing the Chola tradition. For us, making these icons is a spiritual practice—we chant, we focus, and we wait for the metal to take shape. It is our way of keeping our roots alive, one bronze statue at a time. [See all of Divine Arts and Sculptures's services](https://mytribe.in/bronze_handicrafts) ## More from Bronze Casting Workshops (Lost-Wax Technique) by Divine Arts and Sculptures - [The Art of the Wax Model](https://mytribe.in/bronze_handicrafts/bronze-casting-workshops-lost-wax-technique/the-art-of-the-wax-model) - [From Wax to Bronze: Works in Progress](https://mytribe.in/bronze_handicrafts/bronze-casting-workshops-lost-wax-technique/from-wax-to-bronze-works-in-progress) - [Finished Masterpieces in Panchaloha](https://mytribe.in/bronze_handicrafts/bronze-casting-workshops-lost-wax-technique/finished-masterpieces-in-panchaloha) ## More services by Divine Arts and Sculptures - [Custom Panchaloha & Bronze Sculptures](https://mytribe.in/bronze_handicrafts/custom-panchaloha-bronze-sculptures) ## Similar work from other experts - [Handcrafted Brass Deities for Your Home](https://mytribe.in/tarangarts/handcrafted-idols-sculptures/brass-deities-the-divine-collection) by Tarang Arts · Handcrafted Idols & Sculptures · Visit Stores in Bengaluru & Coimbatore; Ships across India - [Handcrafted Brass and Copper Decor](https://mytribe.in/green-house/curated-artisan-vintage-decor/handcrafted-metalware) by Greenhouse · Curated Artisan & Vintage Decor · Visit Warehouse in Anjanapura; Delivered across Bengaluru - [Hand-Sculpted Divine Miniatures for Your Sacred Space](https://mytribe.in/chiguruminigardens/handmade-clay-home-decor-gifts/divine-miniatures-for-your-sacred-space) by Chiguruminigardens · Handmade Clay Home Decor & Gifts · Ships across India; Large and delicate pieces delivered in Bengaluru - [Handcrafted Balinese Statues and Garden Decor](https://mytribe.in/thebaliproject.in/handcrafted-statues-sculptures/featured) by The Bali Project · Handcrafted Statues & Sculptures · Visit store at 1MG Lido Mall, Halasuru; Ships across India - [Handcrafted Indian Art Jewellery](https://mytribe.in/greengoldjewellery2009/handcrafted-indian-jewellery/featured) by Greengold · Handcrafted Indian Jewellery · Ships across India - [Temple & Heritage Jewellery Designs](https://mytribe.in/bindhani_by_strimaya/custom-bridal-jewellery-design/temple-heritage-jewellery) by Bindhani · Custom & Bridal Jewellery Design · Visit studio in Electronic City; Ships to India & US ## Book To book Divine Arts and Sculptures, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Namaste%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20featured%20bronze%20icons%20and%20would%20like%20to%20know%20more%20about%20ordering%20a%20piece%20for%20my%20home.) 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