Lord Trivikrama, the fifth of the dashavataras (the ten incarnations), is an especial deity. Lord Vishnu had descended upon ihaloka (earthly realm) in the pedigree of a Brahmin, a superior caste, in order to vanquish the daitya Bali.
In fact, one of the many epithets of Lord Trivikrama is Lord Balibandhana, the one who fetterred and contained (‘bandhana’) Bali.
Sculpted from pure brass, the murti that you see on this page depicts the omnipotent Lord Trivikrama balanced upon a bed of bael leaves in the mouth of a ghata (poojana pot). He is a tall, graciously formed Brahmin.
The other leg He raises high in the air, the toe of which He holds with one of His left hands. He is ashtabhujadhari, one possessed of (‘dhari’) eight (‘ashta’) arms (‘bhuja’). In such a stance, the pleats of His dhoti spread out to view, the same having been sculpted with a great deal of precision and dynamic flair. The handsome face of Lord Trivikrama is sculpted with well-defined wide-set features, upon which towers a tall, tapering crown. Note the trishoola (trident) engraving down the midline of the same.
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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