Dhanvantari is considered as the God of health and medicine (Ayurveda) and an avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that during Samudramanthan, he arose from the ocean of milk with the nectar of immortality (Amrita) to deliver it to the demigods. Many temples can be found dedicated to Dhanvantari among which, the Thottuva Dhanwanthari temple in Kerala is the most visited.
Young and strong built Dhanvatari stands on a pedestal with broad chest and shoulders. Standing straight and clad in a silk dhoti down to his ankles and a shawl worn over a shoulder and brought forward on the same elbow, he appears a gentleman.
He is shown to have four arms as that of the original form of Vishnu (Chaturbhuja); the upper left hand carries the divine Sudarshan chakra which restores dharma with war, the conch shell in the upper right hand symbolizes the cyclic nature of the material world which is maintained by Lord Vishnu, the lower right hand holds a Leech, and the left hand holds the pot of ambrosia. He is adorned with a long necklace of Kaustubha gem, a beautiful crown on his head, and shining earrings.
When the gods and demons churned the cosmic ocean to retrieve the nectar of immortality, it was Dhanvantri (who later became physician to the gods), who emerged from the depths, holding the vase full of amrita (nectar).
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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Use a soft cotton cloth to wipe the statue. You can also use a hint of Coconut or Kerosene oil to help in clearing out any accumulated dirt overtime.
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