Tens of thousands of devotees chanting Govinda, Govinda, standing for darshan of Lord Sri Venkateswara, The Lord Of Seven Hills at Tirumala Temple, Andhra Pradesh India, one of the most ancient & richest temples in the world.
Some interesting mystical facts about the idol of Lord Balaji are: The hair of Lord Balaji is silky and real; droplets of sweat appear on the idol; the sound of enormous sea waves can be heard on back of the deity’s image.
Wonderfully carved in Brass, Lord Balaji’s idol appears as if fully infused with life and very much alive. Goddesses Mahalakshmi and Padmavati seems pleased on both sides of Lord Balaji. The right hand bent with the open palm in the blessing Mudra, the left hand bent at the wrist in the Katya Vilambita Hastha Mudra.
Adorned with Lord’s loyal Sudarshan Chakra & Sankha, breathtaking Vyaijayanthi Haaram & Naaga Abharanam, amazing kausthubham & Ashavatharam waistband, Sacred Yagnopaveetham & Tulasi mala, fabulous Surya kadari, stunning Suvarna paada peetam. Embellished with other lavish ornaments, necklaces, bracelets, armlets, etc, and garlands over his colorful vibrant silken attires.
A lengthy, chunky-bulky flower garland in salutation mudra is so attractive. Standing on a beautifully carved podium & garnished with an astonishing conical Kireetam cornet on head & Makara Kundalams, an alluring huge Tilak of sandalwood-saffron paste on the forehead covering his eyes. This unique artifact is a must for keeping in your puja –sthal if you pray with all your heart before the Lord, all your dreams will come true.
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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