The sublime chhavi of the nrtya Ganesha. The son of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati dances in the heavens, the image of which is captured upon this elegant wooden pedestal.
Upon the same rests the foot of a single leg, while the other is bent and raised mid-air in the middle of a step. He is ashtabhujadhari, the one possessed of (‘dhari’) eight (‘ashta’) arms (‘bhuja’); the stance and mudra of each as they flay about Him adding to His divine stance.
The characteristically chubby form of a child. A short dhoti held around the hips by a girdle, as is the norm with young Indian boys. The ends of the angavastram on either side of Him.
Hints of shringar on the torso. The head of Lord Ganesha is the most striking aspect of His iconography, and the murti that you see on this page is no exception.
In fact, from the eyes and the ears to the way the silhouette of the skull tapers down to a long, slender trunk, the same has been carved with a great deal of precision and lifelike detail. Through the mossy, charmingly weatherbeaten finish, one could make out the symmetry of the engravings and the attention to detail stemming from superior workmanship. For example, note the serrations on the Lord’s trunk and the gentle grip of His hands on those weapons.
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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