“ Who is this enchantress
lighting up the war field
by Her black beauty?
Whose woman with huge eyes
and a dreadful face
adorns Herself for battle
with a garland of heads?”
Kamalakanta Bhattachraya’s poetic verses dedicated to the dark-mother Kali, bring up an awesome image of the great goddess, one that has been rightfully captured in this Dashabhujadhari (ten-armed) Mahakali brass statue.
Goddess Kali in Hindu-Shakta and Tantric tradition represents the pure warring feminine energy, whose natural associations with the battleground and the cremation ground have earned her a fearsome reputation, however, her potencies are much more than the violence and bloodshed of the wars. Mahakali- the great Kali symbolizes the divine tranquility of the supreme consciousness in the face of the most gruesome reality of human life- death. Conquering “Kala”- time as well as death and removing its fear from the heart of her devotees, Mahakali becomes the devourer of Kala.
Situated in this riveting Mahakali brass statue, the ten-armed goddess is adorned by attributes that are unforgiving reminders of the transient nature of life. The garland of skulls that sits on her torso, the girdle of human heads and hands that she has wrapped around her waist, and the severed head and cup, as well as other weapons, are cues to the inevitability of death. Ornamented and beautified by such provoking attributes, Mahakali is a symbol of victory over our fears. Protected by the motherly benevolence of Mahakali, her devotees are enabled to look at death, not as the final end, but as another stage of divine life.
The allure of this Mahakali brass statue lies in the celestial tranquility emanating from the visage of the Devi. The enchanting presence of the great goddess in this brass takes one back to the lines of Kamalakanta Bhattacharya-
“She cackles aloud
a hideous laughter
and places Her feet
on the heart of corpselike Shiva
tousling Her long
thick hair.
Kamalkanta stares
absorbed
not even blinking his eyes.”
Such is the impression of Mahakali in this stirring brass icon, that we can not blink either.
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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