The heart turns to Lord Ganesha in times of exceptional tribulation. He tides His devotees through the trials they choose, showers them with blessings when they most need it.
The son of Shiva-Parvati is replete with the finest virtue and fails not in heeding the sincere call of the truly devoted. The murti that you see on this page captures the beauty and divinity of His comforting image (roopa).
The throne He is sitting on is a gigantic lotus bloom. It opens up its petals for Lord Ganesha to sit on, each petal given a realistic curve of the body as well as serrations. His legs are gathered in lalitasana, the traditional stance of Hindoo deities. At His feet lies the mouse, His cosmic vahana (mount), making an offering of a laddoo in all humility. Indeed, the laddoo is an integral aspect of the presence of Lord Ganesha - part of His childlike persona is an unflinching love of this Indian sweetmeat.
Note the gigantic modaka He cradles in the palm of His left anterior hand. While the remaining hands bear sacred implements and mete out blessings, the Lord curls up the tip of His trunk over the laddoo in this one, making as if to put it most lovingly in His mouth. Finally, a graciously crowned head, flanked by majestic elephantine ears. From the ears and the trunk to the limbs and torso of the Lord, the glamour of gold ornaments sets off the solid halo behind His head.
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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