This Ganesha sits within an arch, depicting creation, preservation and fiery dissolution. Above is the God of Time, Mahakala, who ultimately claims everything. Sitting in 'utkutika' asana (a sitting position in which the heels are brought together and kept close to the bottom), Ganesha bears a noose, a goad, his broken tusk and a bowl of sweets. His trunk garners his favourite sweet, the modaka. His four arms stand for his immense power in helping humanity. The noose and the goad borne in two of his hands stand for his all-pervasiveness and grace. Ganesha broke his beautiful tusk in a sacrificial act, using it as a stylus to get a job done. By this act, he demonstrates that what we begin, we must finish.
Ganesha wears a tall conical crown which is decorative in form. He also wears other kinds of jewellery. His large belly, full of modaks, broke open and Ganesha used a snake to tie up the belly in place. Here the snake is seen in the middle with its raised hood.
On a simple and elegant pedestal sits this auspicious deity. Wherever the image is placed, the milieu is surrounded with positive energy emanating from Ganesha.
This description by Renu Rana.
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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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