The graceful Devi Sarasvati, the presiding deity of the Hindus over learning and the fine arts, floats amidst a sea of vines. Wife of Lord Vishnu, daughter of the invincible Devi Durga, Devi Sarasvati is the fairest of the Hindu devi pantheon. Her silvery complexion is set off by the gold and coppery tones that make up the tritone colour palette of this composition. In keeping with Her traditional iconography, She is seated in lalitasana on a wide-set lotus bloom.
She is the chaturbhujadharini, the one possessed of four arms, and with Her anterior hands, She plays the veena. It is a finely carved, long-necked traditional musical instrument, without which Her iconography would not be complete. She gazes at it with an expression of great solemnity, carved skilfully on Her brow.
A tall, tapering crown with a snakeskin halo of its own sits on Sarasvati’s head. The anguine aspect is a frequently recurring motif in Indian iconography, given its significance in yoga. The plinth in particular is an ornate one. It is double-tiered, with each tier featuring multiple layers of lotus petals. The Devi’s silvery feet rest on the soft petals, no less than them in terms of shapeliness and texture. Her vahana, the swan as fair and graceful as She is, is perched at the base of Her throne.
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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