This sculpture presents a well-modeled and polished head of Trimukha Ganesha. He is the god who removes all obstacles. In the Brahmanical rituals and worship his puja (worship) precedes the pujas of all other gods and goddesses and this is why Ganesha in also known as Agrapujya.
Each of the three heads of Ganesha is adorned with a beautiful crown (Karandamakuta) and chains around the frontal humps. The eyes are open; the forehead of the central head is incised with a flower in the shape of an urna, between the eyebrows. The trunk of the central head is turned on the proper left side holding a mango with its tip.
References:
D.N. Bakshi, Hindu Divinities in Japanese Buddhist Pantheon, Calcutta, 1979.
Paul Martin-Dubost, Ganesa: the enchanter of the three worlds, Mumbai, 1977.
R.C. Majumdar (ed.), The age of imperial Kanauj, Bombay, 1955.
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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