Ganesha, the versatile God has charm, mystery, popularity, moral ambivalence political importance - everything that may fascinate anyone interested in religion or India or both. In the centre of an elaborate arch, Ganesha sits in ardhaparayankasana, ruling the Hindu pantheon. Ganesha is conceived to have a single tusk. The broken tusk which he holds in the right hand, according to texts, was used by him for writing the Mahabharata. In the two hind hands Ganesha holds the ankusha and a pasa.
Ankusha the elephant god represents an eternal source of guidance for the ignorant. The pasa or the noose is symbolic of wisdom. These attributes in the hands of Ganesha displays the overcoming of ignorance with wisdom. The normal left hand holds a modaka, his long trunk reaching towards it. A serpent forms his udarband. A small spherical lamp is soldered in front of Ganesha's idol. The lamp to be filled with oil has a tapering edge for the wick to rest. On the right, a small mouse sits in obeisance to his Lord.
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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