The Sanskrt word ‘ekdanta’ is a portmanteau of ‘ek’, which means one, and ‘danta’, which means teeth. The ekdanta or one-toothed roopa (form) of Lord Ganesha is of special literary significance.
According to legend, He is the one to have scribed the epic Mahabharata upon the dictation of its author, Sage Veda Vyasa, by turning a piece of His own tusk into a pen. In the ekdanta Ganesha that you see on this page, the right tusk of the Lord is broken near the very root.
The broken bit is pressed by the thumb against the palm of the right anterior hand, leaving the aashirvada (blessing) mudra intact. The rest of Him is the traditional chaturbhujadhari (four-armed) iconography, bedecked with sumptuous silken clothing and adornment aplenty.
Both the front and the back of this composition have been sculpted with great detail and symmetry. The Lord is seated in a rudimentary bhadrasana upon an ornate chowki. Miniature Ganesha figures are carved into its body. To the right of the Lord’s feet is His vahana, the mouse, in utter supplication; while to the left is a kalasha-and-coconut arrangement indispensable to ritual worship.
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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