Glowing like an eternal light of devotion, enlivening this wooden wall hanging with her sacred presence, is Devi Andal, the Alvar female saint, whose self-surrendered in the lotus feet of Sri Vishnu gave her the divine status of his bride. From her childhood days, when Andal was found in a Tulsi groove, her connection with Sri Vishnu was apparent. On the pinnacle of her affection for the blue-skinned preserver, Andal used to adorn herself with the garland made to be offered to Vishnu, who too would only take the garland if it was worn by Andal. As a fruit of her devoutness, Andal was married to Sri Ranganatha, an occasion which is celebrated by the Vaishnavas as Andal-Rangamannar Kalyanam.
Crafted using the dramatic technique of repousse, this brass and wood artwork is infused with the beauty of the life story of Andal. Adorned as a heavenly bride, Andal stands in the center of the frame, with her distinctive hairdo and ornaments amplifying her splendor. Smiling rivetingly and emanating a celestial appeal, Andal in this form is an aide-memoire to the legends, where she is an extension of the powers of Bhudevi.
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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