One of Lakshmi's many epithets is 'Padmahasta,' or one who holds a lotus. Here the four-armed goddess of abundance majestically displays two blooming lotus buds in her upraised hands. The other two arms make the mudra of boon-granting (varada) and fearlessness (abhaya) respectively. Engraved all over the open palms are auspicious symbols.
Seated on a double lotus pedestal with her left leg tucked under the right, Lakshmi is lavishly adorned with jewlery including numerous bracelets, armlets, and well-delinetaed multiple strands of collar necklaces. A similalry decorated waistband holds together her dhoti, whose folds can be seen clinging to her legs, empasizing their litheness. The prominent leaf-like tilak on her forehead reminds one of her vegetative associations. The calm, slightly smiling, introspective face is a sure sign of a master sculptor at work. The beauty of the face is further highlighted by the arched eyebrows as it is by the two circular earrings falling symmetrically across it. The slightly open lips too contribute to the overall serenity of the expression, the lower lip being slightly thicker than the upper.
The thin waist tapers up to the contrasting, abundant, neatly-formed bosom. The sphere-like breasts are nearly ideal, and are graced with well defined tips. The sacred thread courses between them like a river.
The goddess is adorned with a towering crown known in iconographical texts as the 'Kiritamukuta.' This is literally and metaphorically the highest of all crowns. The shape is that of a rather conical cylinder, similar to a mitre, ending in a knot or point. When worn by a goddess, this signifies that she has a rank among the highest of all deities.
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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