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The Hindu Triumvirate embodies three gods who are in power for the creation, upkeep, and destruction of the world. Lord Shiva is regarded as the third god in the Triumvirate.
He is thought to have originated from Rudra, a god who was worshipped in the Indus Valley during the Vedic period.
Shiva is known to have feral passion thus, leading him to extreme behavior. At one instance, he is an ascetic, abstaining from all worldly pleasure, and at another, he is an indulger.
Lord Shiva has a snake, named Vasuki wrapped as a garland around his neck, who controls and guides other serpents as mentioned Vedas. Usually, serpents are perceived as divine symbols in the spiritual world. The serpents are worshipped and are great devotees of the Lord. It is also believed that symbolically snakes represent ego but when it is controlled, they can be worn as an ornament.
Now the tiger hide on his body is a result of a time when he was walking bare body in the village, and due to the wife's gaze, the residents of the village felt insecure and left a tiger in his path, Shiva defeated the tiger and tore off his skin and wore it to cover his body and thus, is also seen as sitting over it. We can also see a Trishula or a Trident on which his Damru, which symbolizes that the world is always expanding and collapsing, has been attached.
His right hand is making the Abhaya mudra which denotes fearlessness and in his left hand, he is holding a Kamandalu, an oblong water pot. His hair is tied in a matted bun and it is said that the sacred river Ganges flows from his head. This sculpture delineates almost every aspect of Lord Shiva and the pedestal he is sitting on is carved in diamond shapes. Every ornament he is holding and wearing is sculpted in a very detailed manner.
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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