The three-eyed Kali is wearing a paisley crown which is further adorned with the crescent moon. Perfectly matching the crown is a paisley necklace which rests in the chasm between her sturdy and lofty mountainous breasts. A choker of similar design define her neck. Both of her nostrils have jeweled studs, which is rare, since an Indian woman almost always wears the nose-ring in only one nostril. Coils of her long, luxurious hair cascade down her shoulders and back. Even though Kali is different from a conventional woman, she is not bereft of feminine charm.
There is a necklace of skulls around her neck which stands for the cycle of life and death. By extension, the sacrificial offerings required by Kali express the paradox that life requires death for sustenance and that without this replenishment there can be no renewal.
She has four arms each of which holds a different implement. The principal right one grips a long trident (trishul), the central prong of which has an eye carved on it. The second right hand holds a sickle.
In her upper left hand she holds the head of a demon by its hair. The blood pouring from this head is collected in a bowl held in the lower left hand.
One of the most intriguing aspect of Kali is her lolling tongue, which she tries to hold back by clenching between her teeth. Some devotees describe Kali's act of biting her large, protruding tongue, extending beyond her chin, as an expression of the control of the senses. Others say that she is ashamed of herself because she has stepped over the chest of her husband Shiva!
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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