This mask of Shiva in brass depicts him as Kapardin because of his long hair, matted with Banyan juice, is coiled in the shape of a conch shell. With these mighty locks he could trap the mighty river Ganga. A crescent moon crowns Shiva's head earning him the title chandrachuda. He covers himself with ash, thus rejecting symbolically the material world and expressing his disdain for its transience. The ash is put as three parallel horizontal lines. The third eye of Shiva lies obliquely on these horizontal lines. This third eye endorses his position as lord of yoga.
Here, cobras can be seen around Shiva's neck, slithering down his body, reflecting his absolute renunciation, his refusal to react or respond to any threat or temptation. Rudraksha beads are stringed together hanging down his neck.
Shiva is a god who is easily pleased. This brass mask adorning the wall of a puja room can assure the blessings of Bhola Shanker.
This description by Renu Rana.
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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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