Adi Shankaracharya, the great Hindu Vedantic philosopher in his “Annapurna Strotram” evokes the great goddess, Mahadevi- who is a form of Devi Parvati, as one who is “abundant with food, possessed of the plenitude of edible stuff (anna purna)”. She is visualized as holding a ladle made of pure gold, which as a non-corroding material is a symbol of immortality and life itself. With the ladle, Annapurna or Annapurneshwari Maa serves her children the best of all food (parama anna). Maa Annapurna is the food grain, the provider of the grain, and the energy that one gains as a result of consuming the sweet milk-rice (Kheer), that the goddess ceaselessly serves mixed with her affection for all her children.
The divine mother Annapurna in this brass statue resonates with her description in the Strotra by Adi Shankaracharya. Her splendor is said to be like a million suns, moons, and fire. She is adorned with jewelry of precious stones and gold, adding to her godly aura's greatness. She is also known as “Kaashipuradhishwari” or the sovereign ruler of the city of Kaashi. Sitting in the “Lalitasana” or posture of royal ease, Maa Annapurna has a ladle and a bowl in her hand, appearing to be inviting her devotee to partake in the divine meal. Her physique is ethereal, her ornaments are queenly and her head is adorned with a “Kiritamukuta” or conical gold crown. Her rounded breasts, full of the nectar of motherhood also underline her ability to nurture her children. Goddess Annapurna, as presented in this impressive brass murti is the divine mother goddess in her most affectionate and nurturing form, reminding us of the greatness of the mother that after bringing her child into the world, eternally nourishes and protects her so that she can walk the path of goodness with Shakti (a term used for energy as well as Devi) on her side.
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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