On the invitation of the daughters of the serpent Vasuki, when our beloved elephant-headed Ganesha entered the Naga-Loka (abode of snakes), his mount peacock, got into a fight with Vasuki, which soon turned into a full-blown battle, in which Mayura, the peacock was attacked by the venomous breath of the king of snakes- Adi Shesha.
The Ganesha Purana, a prominent Hindu text, describes this battle, the ferocious struggle between the peacock and the serpent army, and how Sri Ganesha ended the battle by subduing the angry Shesha-naga. Dancing calmly on the hood of the serpent king, Ganesha overpowered his pride and the great serpent bowed to the powers of the son of Shiva and Parvati. This beautiful brass Ganesha idol showing the Lord playing Veena while stomping on the egotism of Shesha is a visual narration of the same episode.
With his tiny feet rising in perfected movement, Ganesha plays the musical instrument- a reminder of the absolute tranquility of the divine, which remains undisturbed by the viciousness of the battlefield. In this exquisite bichrome Ganesha statue, only the simple Kirtimukha- face of glory that encircles the dancing Lord hints at the fierceness of Ganesha as the savior of the vulnerable beings.
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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