Sculpted in the most artistic and mystic creativity, Lord Ganesha sits in his run-of-the-mill posture in an expression of naughtiness and playfulness. You might have seen many beautiful Ganesha sculptures, but this one shown here is sculpted in the most distinctive and unconventionalized manner; as you zoom in you will realize the smooth and glossy texture of the high quality brass used to mould this statue and the deep and strikingly realistic engravings of his features and accessories are one of a kind.
Supremely patterned and beautified turban on his head is carved in the best of its imaginations and further augmented with an alluring ornamented thick band in the front; large ears tattooed in leaf design compliments the decorated trunk, impatient to grab his favourite motichoor laddoo.
His paunchy belly is coiled with the patronizing serpent and forehead glowed in Shaivite tilak. The ethnic patterns on his pleated dhoti and alluring designs of his multiple jewels, can’t stop the viewer in extolling the professional skills, perfection and hardwork of the sculptor. Ganesha, while carrying his formidable weapons, assures devotees of safety from all kinds of obstacles and a life of success, happiness and prosperity.
The offspring of Lord Shiva, the best beloved of Devi Parvati. Lord Ganesha is the most adorable of the Hindu pantheon because of his chubby child’s form and the twin virtues of otherworldly innocence and wisdom that he espouses. In the one-of-a-kind sculpture that you see on this page, the chaturbhujadhari (four-armed) boy-deity is seated like a child on the floor, His father’s trishool tattooed mid-brow and divinity pouring forth from His gaze.
Crucial to Lord Ganesha’s iconography is the modaka laddoo, a freshly made sample of which sits in the palm of His anterior hand. The tip of His trunk grazes the irresistible sweetmeat. Note the shapely flaps of His ears and the grace and precision with which His eyes have been sculpted. The customary snake holds His plump little tummy in place, beneath which He is clad in a densely embroidered silk dhoti.
What sets this murti apart from your run-of-the-mill Lord Ganesha murtis is the ornate turban wrapped around His princely head. The same is held in place by a band of lace and gold paisleys. An ensemble of jewels graces the centre of the turban, right above the Shaivite tilak. Note how the fabric is sculpted with perfect symmetry around His skull, with the edge tucking out on one side in all the regal splendour of the classic Indian headgear.
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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