Panchamukhi literally means five- faced. Lord Hanuman is a great yogi who took the form of Panchamukhi to protect Lord Rama and Lakhman from Ahiravana (King of Pathala).
It was said that Ahiravana could be killed only by extinguishing the five lamps kept in five different directions, so Hanuman took the form of Panchamukhi (Hayagriva, Narasimha, Garuda, Varaha and Hanuman), blew out all the lamps and killed Ahiravana.
‘Five’ represents the five cosmic elements, wind, water, sky, earth, and fire. His five faces represent the five powerful deities; Varaha (wild boar) is an incarnation of Lord Narayana, faces north and grants dhana prapthi. Hayagriva is also an incarnation of Lord Narayana, faces upwards and grants wisdom and knowledge.
Garuda is the sacred vehicle of Lord Narayana, faces west, and grants Sakala soubhagya. Narasimha is the fiercest form of Lord Narayana, faces south, and grants abhishta siddhi. Hanuman is an incarnation of Lord Shiva, faces east, and grants ishta siddhi.
In this sculpture, Lord Hanuman is wearing a beautifully designed short dhoti. The left hand holds a gada that touches the base and the right hand is in abhaya mudra of fearlessness. The other eight hands have different weapons symbolizing power, fearlessness, and strength showing a universe of its own kind. He is standing on a rock-like pedestal; wearing a long flower garland.
The vertical thin lined texture of the upper body, like that of a tiger, is giving a fierce and vibrant look. The combination of brass and wood in silver and brown color is giving it a noteworthy appearance. This rare sculpture of Panchamukhi Hanuman has its own beauty and advent.
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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