The supreme goddess of the Hindu pantheon, goddess Lakshmi endeavours prosperity, good fortune, love and devotion; she is the Shakti or divine energy of Vishnu representing the material world of the earthly realms as the mother Goddess. The Indian Art depicts her as elegantly clad orange sari decorated with golden motifs of foil work and a purple stole that falls down in ease. She is a member of the triad of Hindu goddesses and represents iccha-shakti (power of thought) and an understanding of the objectives.
Lakshmi is popularly known as Padmavati as she is always surrounded by lotuses, as shown here, she sits on a fully bloom lotus throne and holds two lotus each in each of her rear hands. Her calming smile and sparkling lotus eyes compliment her motherly, peace-giving and enlightened gesture. The four arms symbolize the four goals of humanity which are, dharma, astha, karma and moksha, which she is shown to be granting here in this posture uniquely ornamented in marvellous jewels and a double aureoled gold crown glorifies her head.
An elephant can be seen residing on her pedestal, marked as a symbol of work, activity, strength, rain and fertility, she is therefore also named as Gajalakshmi. This brightly colored statue carved out of a single piece of marble reflects the sculpture’s hard work, patience, and creativity at the best possible price.
How to clean and maintain marble statues?
Marble has been a preferred material for sculptors and artists for more than a thousand years. It is a rock that undergoes metamorphism which causes recrystallization of the original carbonate mineral grains. Marble comes in various colors, designs, and dimensions. Pure white marble is the most preferred type of marble for making sculptures and statues since time immemorial. White marble is especially used for sculpting stone monumental sculptures since ancient times. The natural shine and luster of the carbonate crystals of white marble give a lavish and beautiful appearance to the statue.
Marble stone statues are highly durable and can even withstand harsh weather conditions without getting corroded, therefore, they can be kept indoors or outdoors without getting damaged or weathered. Although these statues can last for many decades, their regular care and cleaning are essential to increase their longevity and beautiful appearance.
Marble statues need periodical cleaning to maintain their flawless look. However, harsh and deep cleaning can result in making the statue look dull. If your marble statue is withering away, it is recommended to take the help of a professional cleaner. Marble is a delicate material and therefore needs proper care.
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