A regal Lord Ganesha murti would be a fine addition to your home or office temple. Sculpted from brass and seated on a bed of lotus, the son of Shiva looks every bit the prince of paraloka that He is.
It is a striking, tri-tone composition - the complexion of Lord Ganesha is a pale golden colour, His adornments a deep vivid gold, and the lotus-throne and crown and halo a fluid metallic red.
Note how the kamalasana (‘kamala’ is Sanskrt for lotus; ‘asana’, for seat) has been sculpted with remarkable detail and precision.
Zoom in on the same to take in the delicately sculpted shapes of the petals. On a bed of petals sits a gigantic bloom, with a mouse, the Ganeshavahana, tugging at it. There are engravings upon the bodies of the petals as well as the garb of the little mouse. A clutch of vines are on either side of the body of the kamalasana.
In fact, this murti is rich in engravings: the same are to be found as embroidery upon the Lord’s dhoti and serrations on His elephant trunk. The sheer proportion of jewellery on Lord Ganesha’s body is indicative of the sculptor’s skill as well as shraddha.
Flowers and jewels abound, each of them an offering of His many devotees. They enhance the childlike beauty of His chubby form, the wisdom and innocence of His stance. The ornate, haloed crown that sits above the trishoola tilaka (trident tattoo) on the mid-brow is as good as an aureole.
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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