Mother Umiya is best described as a folk deity. The kuladevi, or the deity presiding over the clan (‘kula’) in question, of the Kadava sub-caste of the Patidar caste of Western India.
She is the mother incarnation of Devi Lakshmi, Devi Sarasvati, and Devi Kalee. Bestower of strength and divinity, Her demeanour is gentle; and despite the weapons She wields in each of Her six arms (shashtabhujadharini).
Her stance is one of maternal benevolence. Devi Umiya is poised upon the back of the sacred cow, Her vahana (mount). She is seated in lalitasana, which makes the pleats of Her saree cascade in lifelike folds down Her legs.
The garland of fresh flowers, that reaches all the way down the length of Her torso, lies folded on Her lap. There are weapons in Her posterior hands, of which there are four; in the anterior left hand She holds a lotus bud, while the right She raises in blessing over Her devotees. The wise and tender composure of Her countenance.
A close-fitting crown on Her head, and a halo in the shape of a distant yet powerful star. The cow on whose back She is seated has the same serene bearing as its mistress, a bunch of gold ornaments around its neck and face and on its head. A snatch of land beneath the bovine hooves, strewn with leaves and petals, completes the picture.
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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