Panchaloha
Sign in to savethumb|A murti statuette of [[Vishnu made from Panchaloha]] Panchaloha (), also called Pañcadhātu (), is a term for traditional five-metal alloys of sacred significance, used for making Hindu temple murti and jewellery.
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It is catalogued under topics including Copper alloys, Hindu iconography and Lead alloys.
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thumb|A murti statuette of [[Vishnu made from Panchaloha]] Panchaloha (), also called Pañcadhātu (), is a term for traditional five-metal alloys of sacred significance, used for making Hindu temple murti and jewellery.
== Composition == The composition is laid down in the Shilpa shastras, a collection of ancient texts that describe arts, crafts, and their design rules, principles and standards. Panchaloha is traditionally described as an alloy of gold, silver, copper, zinc, and iron. It is believed that wearing jewellery made of such an alloy brings balance in life, self-confidence, good health, fortune, prosperity, and peace of mind.
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