This brass Hastham or hand with Kabalam or bowl is used for Alamkaram or ornamentation of sculptures without Vigraham or statue. This hand of a Hindu goddess holding a bowl is also known as Ashtapatham Hastham. It is the substitute hands or legs for deities with and without Vigraham or statues during festivals. In Hindu tradition, it is not always necessary for the deity to have a whole appearance; they might as well exist as a stone or a metal sheet. In such cases, the gods are ornamented and transformed into their complete form with the help of these brass Hasthama and Padams. As an integral part of Hindu worship, the Ashtapatham Hastham Hand is revered for its spiritual significance. It offers devotees a tangible connection to their chosen deity and a means to seek blessings and guidance in their daily lives.
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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