Among the numerous gifts of the southern Indian Chola dynasty to the art world, the Chola bronzes have an extremely exalted status. Infused with sensuality and life, these bronze idols are some of the best works of art in metal. Here, we have a standing Uma or Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva and the mother of all life forms, in bronze.
The goddess is standing on a high platform, decorated with lotus petals. On her head is a conical mukut or crown, signifying her divine status. Numerous texts have exhausted themselves in describing the celestial beauty of Uma, the goddess who captured the heart of the ascetic god Shiva. Her eyebrows have been compared to the crescent moon, her eyes like the lotus petals, and her face gleaming like the sun and moon combined. The statue here has portrayed a divine tranquillity on the face of the goddess, who is standing in the Tribhanga (triple bent) posture. The physical appearance of the goddess is voluptuous, with rounded breasts, a thin waist, and lean arms and legs. Her left-hand rests near her leg in the graceful Lolahasta mudra, a posture that mimics the tail of a horse. The right hand of the Devi is raised, probably to hold a lotus or lily. Goddess’ waist is wrapped in a jeweled griddle and she is wearing a simple dhoti whose folds are represented by the semi-circular carvings of the statue.
Uma bronze statues like the one we have here are often a part of a Shiva- Parvati or Shiva Parivar composite. She is known as Shivagami (beloved of Shiva), Tripursundari (the beauty of three cities), Bhogeshwari (the goddess of desire), or simply Devi depending upon the context. As an independent deity, Uma rules the spheres of desire, fertility, abundance, and motherhood.
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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