Gopis, the cowherd girls of Vrindavana and Brija, whose love and endeavors indebted Krishna himself, have been the center of veneration among the followers of the dark-skinned lord.
Though Radha and Krishna’s other queens are often seen adorning the central position in the Vaishnava-Hindu shrines, Gopis and their eternal love for Krishna have become a part of the intangible culture of India, celebrated in legends, myths, stories, and poetries.
These splendid brass statues of the milkmaids are a rare instance of an iconic celebration of the incomprehensible greatness of the beloveds of Sri Krishna. Keeping in mind that Kanahiya never differentiates between his Gopis when it comes to reciprocating their affections, the maker of these brass murtis has given them identically exquisite forms.
Both of them have grandeur in their attire and elegance in their physique. Their brilliant faces are framed by detailed hairdos, to which are attached gorgeous ear ornaments shaped in the shape of stylized flowers. Their necks, limbic as the neck of Surahi (earthen pots) are embellished with intricately designed necklaces.
On their bosoms-rounded and covered with floral patterned ornaments, falls a long neckpiece, highlighting the allure of their feminine beauty. Their waists are slender with a deeply set navel, underlined by an ornate waist belt that holds the pleats of the ethnic patterned dhoti (lower body garment) beautifully, that charmingly falls in the front.
The polishing of the brass is marvelous and has added a luster to the sculptures that do full justice to the divine beauties. On their head and waist, the gopis have two pots, which are also embellished with fine patterns following the artistic vocabulary of the statue.
The pots in the Krishna-Lila (divine plays) are meant for the butter that the gopis obtain after churning milk. Krishna is known for stealing the butter and later getting reprimanded by his mother Yashoda. Gopis churning for butter and Krishna taking away the fruit of their hard work is a beautiful message in itself.
It is the symbol of god’s tireless love for his devotees that he shows by entering their world, being one of them, and letting them shower him with loving words and loving rebukes. Filled with an ocean of love for the dark-skinned charmer, Gopis continue to let him enjoy his favorite butter, which is imbued with the sweet nectar of their love, and in return, Krishna gives him the gift of being in his company till time immemorial, a boon that great sages after ages of penance can not achieve.
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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