According to a Buddhist legend, a sage in Tibet was on his path to great potential when his Tapasya was disturbed by two thieves. The goons beheaded a buffalo that they had stolen in the sacred cave of the mendicant. When the sage opposed, they beheaded him too. By the energies gained through severe tapa, the sage joined the head of the buffalo with his body and filled with rage over his unfinished efforts, became Yama, death incarnate.
Yamantaka, the furious and fearsome deity is revered across various Tantric sects in different images. Usually shown with several limbs, Yamantaka here is a brass wall hanging, as a buffalo-headed individual. Buffalo is associated with Yama who was conquered by the Bodhisattva. With a row of skulls in place of a crown, enlarged eyes, and an abnormally large tongue rolled out from the mouth showing sharp teeth, this brass mask looks like our visualization of death. By taking such a ferocious form, Yamantaka wants to erase the fear of death from the heart of the devotee, bringing her closer to Enlightenment.
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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