In the southern region of India, the primordial mother goddess, Devi, is lovingly addressed to as “Amman” or mother. She is Mariamman- the goddess of rain, Kali, Durgai or Durga, Uma, and Saraswati, remaining an auspicious mother to her devotees in all her moods and forms.
This brass statue of Amman presents her as an amalgamation of the qualities of Mariamman, a popular goddess who is worshipped for the boons of abundance, wealth, and protection from diseases, and Kali, the dark mother who reigns over battlefields and fiercely protects her children.
Sculpted with ethereal features and a heavenly physique, this brass goddess Mariamman icon captures the paradoxical nature of the great mother, who is wrathful yet divinely beautiful.
Devi Mariamman elegantly rests on a square platform over which an inverted lotus pedestal is placed. She wears a tiara-like crown outlined by her flaming hair that forms a dynamic aura behind her. Various delicately sculpted ornaments adorn the brass Mariamman statue, along with a fine dhoti tied at Devi’s tapering waist, snuggly wrapping her legs. The goddess is four-armed, holding a Trishula (trident), khappar (skull cup), damaru (drum) with a serpent around it, and pasha (noose).
Maa Mariamman’s countenance arrests the gaze, with her wide eyes, enlarged nose, and sharp fangs, creating a stirring imagery of the goddess’s wrath, aimed towards the evils and negativity that troubles her devotees. Contrasting with her compelling expressions, Devi’s grip on her weapons is extremely elegant and she is brimming with the characteristics of a delicate youthful woman. Sculpted in a rounded manner, with pure brass, this statue of goddess Mariamman is one of its kind murti from the Hindu master artists.
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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