Lord Ganesha, son of Shiva, prince of paraloka. In this one-of-a-kind Ganeshamurti, He is depicted in His heavenly regalia, seated on a throne grander than any in the mortal realm (ihaloka). It is a side of the elephant-headed deity that is not often the choice of devotional artisans in the subcontinent. Usually, He is the baala-deva (child-deity), the adorable son of Shiva-Parvati.
The wisdom and innocence associated with Lord Ganesha are intact in this composition. He is seated in a rudimentary lalitasana, the silken folds of His dhoti flowing about His limbs. His chubby child’s torso, plumped up from all the laddooes He keeps tucking into, is flanked by four arms (He is Chaturbhujadhari - one possessed of four arms), each featuring an element of His traditional iconography, replete with one meting out blessings and another cradling a laddoo.
Zoom in on the elephant face of the Lord to take in the solemnity of its composure. From the ornate crown sitting on His brow to the large flaps of ears on either side, each aspect has been carved with considerable precision and attention to detail. A solid diskette of lotus petals constitutes the Lord’s halo. Finally, the traditionally carved aureole emerging from the broad-based throne is like a temple housing the icon.
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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