The Sri Suktam, one of the oldest and most well-known hymns honoring goddess Lakshmi, refers to her as "Hiranyavarna," or she who is the color of gold (hiranya), and as "Chandram Hiranyamayi," or she who shines like the moon (Chandra), surrounded by golden rays.
This brass statue of Sri Lakshmi, gleaming like the goddess of the Rig Vedic Sri Suktam, is a glorious manifestation of the association of gold and golden luster with Sri Lakshmi that transcends the material into the metaphysical realm, where gold represents divine and virtuous purity. The throne of goddess Lakshmi is situated on a finely decorated base with lotus petals adorning it.
The robust arch attached to the golden plinth is embellished with rays of brilliance (Prabhavali), which are transformed into gracefully curving petal motifs and vines, in whose center sits the Kirtimukha (face of glory), gazing at the prominence of Mahalakshmi. The great mother goddess sits on an inverted lotus seat with her legs folded in the “Padmasana”, the lotus pose, wearing a Kiritamukuta (Vaishnava crown) adorned with a blossoming lotus-shaped aura, several delicate ornaments, a fine dhoti with its anterior folds spread luxuriantly in the front.
Devi Lakshmi is in her four-armed form, holding two lotuses in her secondary hands, with her left and right-hand position in the gesture of disseminating boons and fearlessness respectively. The facial features of the goddess are delineated with perfection, offering her arched brows, large eyes, elegant nose, inwardly smiling lips, and a fuller face. Elephants- the ancient symbol for royalty and superiority form part of this stately brass composite as minuscule figures in front of Devi Lakshmi bowing down in front of her splendid roopa.
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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