Nara-Narayana, sages who were the incarnations of Bhagavan Vishnu were deep into austerities when Devas alarmed by their powers, sent celestial nymphs to disrupt their effort. Reacting to this nuisance, Narayana placed a lotus flower on his thigh, from which an unmatchable beauty emerged. She was Urvashi, the maiden whose beauty put to shame all the women of the Devlok. Among the many lessons from this story is that Lord Vishnu is the adobe of all the beauty- visible as well incomprehensible. In him resides the exquisiteness that lights up the human eye inspires the artist and captures the heart of a devotee deeply in love. He is beauty personified. This is how the maker of this outstanding brass Vishnu idol wants us to see Him.
Looking meditatively below his eye level, Vishnu reminds us that he is the protector of all living beings, and we all live under his parental gaze. He looks larger than life wearing a gorgeously bejewelled Kiritamukuta, the shape of its aura a cue to the omnipresent, thousand hooded Adi-Shesha who flanks Sri Vishnu. Around his beautiful neck Vishnu wears a kanthi (choker), a Haar made exquisite by the precious stones studded in it, and a long mala of gold beads with an eye-catching pendant, probably made of the mythical Kaustubha jewel. Jewels are graciously used in his Udarbandh (belly-belt), Yajnopavita (sacred thread), Keyura (armbands), bracelets, and Skandamala (jewelled strings on the shoulders). A brilliantly designed kayabandh (waistband) rests over his short dhoti, wreathed with floral and ethnic motifs. Chaturbhuja (four-armed) Vishnu holds conch, mace, and discus in three hands, and with his lotus-like main right hand, he forms the gesture of fearlessness. A long and gem-studded Vaijayanti mala (the garland of victory) provides a flowing frame to the divine presence of Bhagwan Vishnu in this fine brass murti. The preserver lord stands on a small platform of a blossoming lotus, naturalistically depicted in the idol.
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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