Shiva is an ancient god, as old as civilization itself or perhaps older. He was first realized the day man accepted the cosmic truth: to create, one must first destroy. Shiva is a god of paradoxes: he is the promiscuous god who is also the celibate yogi practicing austerities in the Himalayas.
Sitting in deep meditation on a tiger skin, Shiva is seen here with most attributes associated with him. Prominently seen around his upper body are snakes, slithering down his body, reflecting his absolute renunciation, his refusal to react or respond to any threat or temptation.
Like a typical sanyasi, Shiva carries a kamandalu, a water pot, for his rituals and ablutions; and a rosary to assist his concentration. While meditating, Shiva sits cross - legged, resting his arm on the yoga-danda. A crescent moon adorns his hair, out of which flows a steady stream of Ganga. Strings of rudraksha beads hang on his neck and wrists.
Next to the meditating figure stands his trishula and damaru. The three prongs of the trident are said to represent the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshvara. The drum is emblematic of the pristine rhythm of cosmic creation and dissolution. Together with all these attributes calmly sits Shiva, with a smile on his lips.
This description by Renu Rana.
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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