A striking amalgamation of the remover of obstacles Sri Ganesha sitting atop the primordial serpent Adi Shesha after quelling its pride and one of the most popular Hindu motifs- Kirtimukha (face of glory), this brass door knocker holds an enormously powerful message, along with the benevolent eye of Sri Ganesha.
The otherworldly brass Kirtimukha whose bulging eyes and tongue lolling out of a mouth full of fangs catch our attention has its origin story narrated in the Shiva Maha Purana. Kiritimukha was originally a demon born from Shiva’s wrath that, troubled by his insatiable hunger and directed by Shiva, began devouring himself until all he had for a body was his face or Mukha as presented in this brass Kirtimukha with Ganesha wall hanging. Moved by his glorious devotion, Lord Shiva gave him the name- Kirtimukha (Kirti-glory, Mukha- face) and established him at the entrance of all the holy shrines as a protector of the deity and a reminder of the virtue of self-surrender. In the ancient Hindu temples, the presence of the Kirtimukha on the top of the entrance is a tradition and without the Kirtimukha, it is believed that no temple structure is complete.
Seated on the top of the brass Kirtimukha is Vighnesha, the lord of obstacles, whose presence completes any Hindu ritual. In this sense, both the Kirtimukha motif and Sri Ganesha are two of the most important symbols in Hinduism, whose appearance in the sacred space is vital. Flanking him is the Adi-Shehsa, who after a long-drawn battle with Ganesha, submitted himself to the great Lord. Ganesha himself is the manifestation of the primordial wisdom, one that is achievable only by annihilating one’s ego- a task that can be done either by following the example of Shesha who challenged the divinity initially only to be pacified later or by looking at the mesmeric annihilation of the self as done by the lion-faced demon who became Kirtimukha. Whatever your path may be, the great divine is pleased only by the offering of human pride, which opens the gate to a journey towards transcendental knowledge.
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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