In Sanskrit etymology, Kali means ‘kaal’ or time; she is the goddess of death and time, but brings death only to the self-centred view of reality. She is revered as the dark mother in Hinduism who is responsible for destruction of the evil and a greatest symbol of motherly love. She is a personification of feminine energy, creativity and fertility. She stands here in her fearful form in a nritya posture on a heighted wooden black pedestal with the right leg lifted up and left heel touches it. Here she is depicted in a different gesture, as her iconography portrays her as standing on her consort Lord Shiva’s body.
The sculptor has given her an ancient look with the rock-like brass texture. All her eight limbs carry the ritual implements namely- mace, trident, sword, a severed head, skull cup, whip, conch and axe. She is often represented in her fearful form, with the tongue lolling out in shame, eyes broadened and the long hair dishevelled in anger. She wears a garland of skulls and a skirt of dismembered arms signifying her way to liberate from attachment to body and thus from ego, and is ornated in lustrous jewels.
Mother Kali is mostly depicted in a black or dark blue skin color representing the womb of the quantum manifest from which all of the creation arises and into which all of the creation will eventually dissolve. The look of her fierce uniquely styled large aureole and the beautiful and elegant crown on her head, aptly compliments Kali’s dual nature of her wrath for the negativities and the beautiful love for her children.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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