A complex seated Ganesha composition. While the iconography is in keeping with the popular imagination, the style in which it has been executed makes this an unusual pick of a Ganesha murti.
He is chaturbhujadhari, the one possessed of (‘dhari’) four (‘chatur’) arms (‘bhuja’), and in the anterior left hand He cradles His favourite laddoo. He is seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne.
His elephant-head exhibits perfect symmetry of form but for the broken tusk to the right. The most distinguished element of this traditional Ganesha sculpture is the throne.
While the lotus throne is a fixture of Indian iconography - most thrones are engraved with lotus petals - the one that you see on this page is designed such as to give the impression that the Lord is seated on the belly of a gigantic bloom itself.
The lotus is a predominant motif in this composition. A garland of fresh vines around His neck cascades all the way down to the tips of the petals, from which sprouts another smaller lotus. On either side of the seated figure is a lotus motif, the delicate petals seemingly quivering with life. The halo of Lord Ganesha is made up of similar vine-like curves, which is best appreciated by looking at a photograph of the same from the back.
At its zenith is another lotus in full bloom. In addition to the predominance of the lotus motif, this is a skilfully sculpted murti of the boy-deity, from the handsomely engraved features of the divine face to the detailed embroidery on His dhoti.
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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