“Patit-Pavani”- she who purifies (Pavani) the sinner (Patit), is goddess Ganga, the celestial stream who descended on earth on the evocation of Bhagirathi and since then has held mankind in her maternal embrace by flowing through a vast landscape, nurturing and purifying the land and its dwellers with her waters. It was on her banks that the first empires of Magadha and Kashi emerged, with her waters they nourished their fields, her stream became the force of their boats, and dips in her waters became the most straightforward way of riding the soul from the weight of all bad karma.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Bharatvarsha (India in modern vocabulary) owes its existence to the goddess Ganga and her form as the eternal streams and its tributaries that flow as the life force in the body of the nation. This vitality of the river goddess was realized quite early, by the ancient sages, who praise Ganga and her endless boons by calling her Maa Ganga- mother Ganga, who is the very personification of purity and maternal virtues.
In this brilliant white marble goddess Ganga statue, Devi appears in an ethereally beautiful form, seated on a blossomed lotus that is prettified with hints of pink and a marvelous delineation of petals. Goddess Ganga is visualized as a sixteen-year-old female or Shodashi, with her young age and exquisiteness captured in the softness of her facial features and a captivatingly innocent smile.
This tradition of presenting the divine in a youthful form is a way of emphasizing their sway over the rules of time (Kala), whose ability to age humans has no control over them. Maa Ganga in this white marble statue is in a Chaturbhuja (four-armed) form, holding a lotus flower, a pot of ambrosia (Amrita), and the gesture of fearlessness (right hand) and disseminating boon (left hand). An ornate royal crown adorns her moon-like face and is matched in elegance by the rest of the goddess’s jewelry.
A faint yellow-colored sari is draped by Devi Ganga, who is sitting in the Lalitasana (posture of royal ease), which causes the delicate sari to fold softly, which is presented by the maker of this goddess Ganga marble statue fabulously. Two small lotus flowers are placed under the dangling foot of the goddess, serving as a comfortable footrest for her lotus feet (Charana-Kamala).
A naturalistically sculpted Makara (crocodile), a creature who dwells in the waters of the Ganga river and serves as the Vahana (mount) of the goddess accompanies this marble Maa Ganga statue, placed under the Kamalasana (lotus throne) of the river goddess. The mouth of the Makara is left slightly agape and its body is covered in short lines that mimic the coarse texture of the skin of a crocodile. Her eyes are emanating revitalized energy and maternal affection, this white marble goddess Ganga murti is a divinely purifying presence for your home.
How to clean and maintain marble statues?
Marble has been a preferred material for sculptors and artists for more than a thousand years. It is a rock that undergoes metamorphism which causes recrystallization of the original carbonate mineral grains. Marble comes in various colors, designs, and dimensions. Pure white marble is the most preferred type of marble for making sculptures and statues since time immemorial. White marble is especially used for sculpting stone monumental sculptures since ancient times. The natural shine and luster of the carbonate crystals of white marble give a lavish and beautiful appearance to the statue.
Marble stone statues are highly durable and can even withstand harsh weather conditions without getting corroded, therefore, they can be kept indoors or outdoors without getting damaged or weathered. Although these statues can last for many decades, their regular care and cleaning are essential to increase their longevity and beautiful appearance.
Marble statues need periodical cleaning to maintain their flawless look. However, harsh and deep cleaning can result in making the statue look dull. If your marble statue is withering away, it is recommended to take the help of a professional cleaner. Marble is a delicate material and therefore needs proper care.
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