The limits a mother can transcend to protect her children from the evils of the world are universally known. Every mother or Maa has the divine innate ability to trample any trouble that befalls her child. In Hindu-Tantra tradition, this fierce protectiveness of a mother is eulogized in the awe-inspiring form of Maa Kali. The great mother goddess takes her vicious warring roopa as the answer to the cries of the innumerable souls, calling out to their mother to protect them from the fires of Kaliyuga. Hearing the heart-wrenching evocations of her children in need, the great Devi is overcome by motherly care that reaches its absolute zenith as an unobstructed rage toward the cause of those cries. The ferocious form of Mahakali, seen in this spectacular brass Kali statue, is nothing but the extremity of motherly compassion, a fact that only the true devotee of the goddess understands.
In this monumentally detailed brass goddess Kali statue, Maa Kali stands on an ornate ovular platform, decorated with petals of lotuses on the upper section and blooming lotuses on the upper part. On the steady body of Lord Shiva, who appears to have reached the depths of divine consciousness, Maa Kali takes a dynamic stance, with one leg on Shiva and the other positioned on the platform. Discernible musculature on the legs of the goddess gives this brass Devi Kali murti a powerful appearance, which is enhanced by her Dashabhuja (ten-armed) form, with each of her hands carrying a weapon of destruction. An imposing crown adorned with the crescent moon beautifies Devi Kali’s visage, which has huge eyes, a third eye, and a lolling tongue adding to the ferociousness of Mahakali. Multiple ornaments embellish the striking representation of the great goddess, whose sway over her enemies is underlined by the garland of skulls and girdle of severed heads wrapped around her waist. The interplay of glistening golden on the muted brass shade creates an aesthetic effect on this icon. A splendid aureole whose fiery edges have been transformed into floral trimmings and whose central Kirtimukha (face of glory) crest is concealed behind Devi’s high raising crown adds to the brilliance of this brass Maa Kali statue. Two female figures, probably Devi’s attendants or Yoginis (female Tantric initiates) flank the goddess, with their diminutive size emphasizing the enormity of their queen mother. Piercing her enemies with a rage-filled gaze, Mahakali in this ethereal form is the exaltation of a mother’s love that willingly goes beyond societal rules and norms, all because of her warmth toward her child.
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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