A deva of great personal beauty, Lord Karttikeya is the presiding deity over war and victory. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati, brother to Lord Ganesha, Devi Lakshmi, and Devi Sarasvati.
He stands tall and stately over an upturned lotus pedestal, wielding a spear as tall as Himself. It serves to convey His significance on the battlefield.
Having been worshipped since the Vedic era, He has presided over numerous ihalokiya (worldly) va paralokiya (otherworldly) battles. Clad in a short dhoti and ample gold adornments, one cannot help but wonder at the flawless form and grace of Lord Karttikeya.
The murti that you see on this page depicts the dvibhujadhari (the one possessed of two arms) Lord Karttikeya in all His princely splendour. Beneath the lotus pedestal is a wide-set platform engraved with lotus petals. To the right is His mayuravahana (peacock steed), as handsome and graceful as its master. A tall aureole finished with highly stylistic motifs that resemble ancient Indian temple architecture. Installing such a murti in your home or office would be akin to installing Lord Karttikeya with His own temple.
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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