26" Navgraha Abhishek Patra For Abhishekam In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

Abhishek Patra is a ritual paraphernalia used for bathing the deities or idols of God or Goddess with different liquids such as milk, honey, yogurt, sugar syrup, rose water, and fruit juices. This auspicious ceremony is known as Abhishekam, which is considered as a very important part of devotional service in order to please the God or Goddess. Pushpa abhishekam (offering flowers) is also performed after the liquid offerings.

Made of brass, this Abhishek Patra is a unique one. It has the Navagraha deities preinstalled on the tray, that makes it suitable for daily worship. In Sanskrit, the term Navagraha is a blend of two words; Nava means “nine” and Graha means “planets”. These include: Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. These planets deities govern the material nature and influence human life on earth.

It is believed that a person’s life experiences- good and bad, fortune, happiness, and prosperity are affected by the positions of these planets. An outlet has been designed in such a way that the liquids sprinkled on the deities can be passed down to another vessel to be distributed among the devotees to sip from their palms. Offering Abhishekam to the Navgraha is considered very auspicious. Finally, note the shining smooth surface of this paraphernalia.

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.

The best and simplest way to maintain a brass statue is to clean it at least twice a week using a soft cloth or cotton rag. This will prevent dust from accumulating on the surface. Dusting is especially important for outdoor statues since it is prone to dust accumulation much more than indoors.

To give a natural shine and luster to the statue, you may apply coconut or olive oil using cotton on every portion. You can use a toothbrush to get to the small crevices but do not be too harsh. This will make the brass statue appear fresh and new with a polished look.

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.