On the pistil of an upturned lotus, poised on top of a layered and lotus-engraved quadrilateral plinth, stands Ardhanrishvara. The godhead (‘ishvara’) that is half-parts (‘ardha’) a woman (‘nari’). An oddity of the Hindu pantheon that has no equal in any other world culture.
The Ardhanarishvara murti that you see on this page is a dual-tone composition in gold and silver metallics. Superimposed on a complexion of deep, molten silver, richly detailed attire and adornment of golden colour. Golden also are the implements in the hands of Ardhanrishvara. The plinth below is three-parts silver and one-part gold.
The distinguishing features of the male (Shiva) and the female (Parvati) are eloquently done, not only in terms of form and anatomy, but also the hair and crown and shringar. Such a murti would make a statement of both divinity and luxury in your home or office space.
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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