The anthropomorphic god Indra is the most revered god in Vedic religion and later became an important deity in Hinduism as well as Jainism. He is the king of heaven and a deity who wields the lightening thunderbolt called Vajra, which he used to kill the evil Vritra as he threatened mankind, and other conditions like rains, river flows and wars. Indra is generally benevolent, generous to the worshipers and guarantees peace and prosperity; he is the one who can always be called upon for support during the times of war.
Residing on the peak of Mount Meru, he is one of the lokpalas or the guardians of directions. This divine son of Kashyapa and Aditi appears many times in Rigveda and was opined as the Godfather of Arjuna, the hero of Mahabharata. The fine and sleek sculpture depicts him as seated in a distinctive posture with the left hand supporting the body bent and right touching the knees; eyes closed in ecstasy of paying obeisance to Buddha; adorned with cosmic jewels and a long shield-like semicircular crown, carved mesmerizingly in floral patterns.
On Indra’s left shoulder, we can see him wielding his powerful Vajra or a Thunderbolt, carved in a unique and alluring structure. Although in the Post-Vedic era he lost much of his prominence because of his ego, drunkenness, hedonism and adulteration on being the god of the heaven, but he is still hailed as the mighty ruler.
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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