When Vishnu, the preserver of the Universe needs to be woken up from his Yoga Nidra (Cosmic Sleep) and brought into the center stage of the creation process, this vital task is taken up by his female potency- Vaishnavi, also known as Narayani. Goddess Vaishnavi is one of the seven mother goddesses, “Sapta-Matrikas” worshipped in the Hindu pantheon. Only because of her intervention, Lord Vishnu in all his glory is activated and empowered to carry on his divine duty of nurturing and looking after Brahma’s Srishti- Creation.
This exquisite brass sculpture of Devi Vaishnavi is inspired by the culturally rich artistic and religious tradition of Indonesia, the land where Vishnu is known as Wisnu and revered across the country. It shows the mother-goddess as a divine female, dancing in the most vigorous posture. Dance- is the purest signifier of movement and activity in art. With her slender right leg, carrying the weight of her sensuous and youthful body, goddess Vaishnavi in this brass idol represents the divine and active female element that is behind every beautiful development in this world. The goddess is in a rare eight-armed or “Ashtabhuja” form carrying different attributes usually found in the iconography of Vishnu, hinting at her affinity to the preserver god. The lotus in her primary left hand is a symbol of purity and femininity.
The calmness emanating from Devi Vaishnavi’s exquisite visage, the sense of movement imbibed in her athletic posture, the gracefully raised right foot, and the S-shaped arching of the sole of the left- together these elements give us the feeling that the great potency of Vishnu is about to complete a magnificent twirl. Vigorous, iconographically rare, and aesthetically endowed, this brass Vaishnavi statue, attached to a fine wooden platform, is a beautiful example of the impact of India’s religious and cultural tradition in regions outside this vibrant country.
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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