Although he was late to rise into the hierarchy of the Great gods, Ganesha rose beyond them in popularity. Ganesha, in his baffling shape his elephant headed, potbellied body holds the secret of his origin.
On a rectangular pedestal sits the image of Ganesha in sukhasana. He is shown with his four most frequently depicted attributes: the single tusk, the elephant goad, the noose and the sweet edible ball.
Ganesha used the missing tusk for writing the Mahabharata as narrated by Vyasa. He used the elephant goad and the noose to bring to book the demons of Obstacles and that of Arrogance respectively. He wears an intricately carved crown and ornaments and uses a serpent as the udarband, the stomach band. His long trunk curls to reach the sweet ball held in his left hand.
On either side of the image, on the pedestal, are two mice waiting on Ganesha with folded paws. The mouse, his vehicle, has the ability to reach every nook and cranny with ease. Behind the image is a carved niche, enhanced by symbolic adornment, i.e. an image known as the kirtimukha. It is a fusion of man and beast. Here, in the guise of a lion, it is known as Simha-Mukha.
Intricately carved in brass, this image of Ganesha is rich in symbolism.
This description by Renu Rana.
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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