The present artwork depicts the anugraha aspect of Shiva. He is shown standing on a lotus pedestal. His right leg is slightly ahead of the left one, as if he is walking. He is wearing a skirt suspended upto the thighs. He is pot-bellied and has two arms, the right hand making the gesture of abhaya (protection), while the left hand holding a trident staff with a damaru (small kettle drum). He is adorned with earrings, necklaces, sacred-thread, armlets, bracelets and anklets. There is a snake around the neck. He has a sharp nose and three eyes. The two principal eyes are open and staring. The expression of the eyes is ferocious. There is a resplendent crescent on the proper right side of his head-dress. The top of the head shows the release of the river-goddess Ganga from the coils of his matted hair after being propitiated by sage Bhagiratha.
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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