Mahadeva is a simple epithet of Shiva that translates to the ‘great lord’. This Lord Shiva big statue depicts Him as the chaturbhujadhari (four-armed) ascetic. The multitudinous limbs in Hindu iconography are symbolic of divine capacity.
On the pistil of an upturned lotus stands the ascetic of all ascetics. He is clad in a loincloth, fashioned from the skin of an animal that He had overpowered with His bare hands in the wild (its open-mouthed head still graces the hem of the Lord’s garment). Wild-bead ornaments cascading down His torso, and karnakundalas touching the zenith of His wide-set clavicles.
In the hands of this Mahadeva big statue are a quantum of blessing in the aashirvaad mudra and the kamandalu in the anterior hands, and trishoola va damroo in the posterior hands. It is a monotone brass composition that would look great both in the outdoors (say, in the garden or at the entrance to your home) and indoor.
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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