Annapurna- she who fulfills (purna) the need for foodgrain (anna) is a benevolent roopa of Adi Shakti, the primordial goddess, who nurtures not only the mortals but Shiva and all the divinities with her unending maternal compassion.
Worshipped mainly in Kashi, as an incarnation of Devi Parvati, goddess Annapurna in this brass statue is sculpted seated on a beautiful Kamalasana (lotus throne), wearing delicate ornaments and a dhoti whose folds are carefully delinated with fine incised lines.
Devi Annapurna holds a pot and a ladle in her hand, from which she provides life nourishment to all. With a steady gaze, which affirms Devi's divine, active presence within the murti, this idol nurtures the devotees with the darshan of Maa Annapurna.
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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