Hinduism places a special emphasis on Lord Hanuman. Other affectionate names for him include Bajrang Bali, Balaji, Pawan Putra, etc. The Panchmukhi (Five-Faced) Lord Hanuman is thought to symbolise each of the five compass directions. His five faces are thought to stand for the directions of East, West, North, South, and Upper. Five faces, including those of a lion, eagle, horse, monkey, and Varaha form, can be seen on Lord Hanuman’s Panchmukhi avatar.
Lord Hanuman’s eastern face is monkey-like visage which is said to have brightness equal to a thousand suns. There is a religious belief that worshipping his eastern face can help you defeat your adversaries. According to a mythological legend, Lord Hanuman’s Panchmukhi Avatar (Five Faced Form) has been incarnated for the welfare of devotees. This Avatar has an eagle-like face facing west, which is thought to be devoted, trouble- and obstacle-relieving. With this eagle-like form, Lord Hanuman is considered to be immortal and omnipresent.
Lord Hanuman’s Northward face is that of “Shukar” and worshipping this face brings immense wealth, fame, longlife and good health. His southern face is that of Lord Narsimha (the lion face). Worshipping him in this form helps his followers overcome fear, stress, and difficulties in their existence.
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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