The slender-bodied veenadharini is seated on the belly of a gigantic lotus bloom. In Nepalese-Buddhist iconography, the lotus flower is ubiquitous as a symbol of compassion and serenity and all that is sattvik (imbued with the quality of stability). The murti that you see on this page is the Nepalese roopa (form) of Devi Sarasvati.
Note the marked Buddhist-style influences in this sculpture. The contemplative, sharp-featured face and the elaborate spire of the crown on Her head. Long karnakundalas grazing the zenith of the Devi’s superb clavicles. Long, lithe proportion of form, from the miniscule digits of hands and feet to the overall silhouette of Her figure.
Sculpted from pure brass, this bitone Sarasvati murti is predominated by a textured black colour, the complexion of Her bare body. A flaxen gold colour defines Her embroidered dhoti, the numerous adornments on Her body, and the swan-shaped head of Her veena (swan is the vahana or divine mount of Devi Sarasvati).
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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