Lord Venkateshwara god of Tirumala Tirupati is also called Balaji and is considered as a form of Hindu god Maha Vishnu. The hill on which his temple is situated is called Vengada or Venkata. This sculpture stands erect on an inverted pedestal in a Varada Hasta Mudra- the hand that offers blessings to protect the devotees forever.
He is opined to have four hands; two hands are visible in the front, where left hand is shown with imprints of sacred symbols and the other two invisible hands are empty and curled up at the back in a fist position, but, here he holds his sacred weapons of destruction, as he is the destroyer of sins, as the name says, ‘Vem’ means sins and ‘Kata’ means power of immunity.
Venkateshwara stands in a lavishly framed, fiery eyed keertimukha throne, sculpted with acute patience and fineness and is also outlined with the usual multicolored flower garlands and another on his neck accompanied with a bunch of long necklaces. The structure of his eyes is carved miraculously, filled with lifelike colors and lips painted red. It is said that whenever humanity is in danger, Lord Venkateshwara will rise up from the Tirupati temple and save the world.
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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