Lakshmi, commonly known as Sri, is the wife of Vishnu and under various names appears in this relation in his various incarnations. If he takes a celestial form, she appears as divine; if a mortal, she becomes a mortal too, transforming her own person agreeably to whatever character Vishnu assumes.
Lakshmi sits in a posture of padmasana on a lotus seat. She is beautifully modeled and her young body is decked with ornaments. Her tall karandamukuta flows into her earrings and numerous necklaces. Her front two hands make the gesture of blessing and fearlessness. She holds lotus flowers in her back two hands. Lotus is a symbol of purity and fertility. Lakshmi is also called Kamala, as one seated on kamala (lotus).
Commonly, her iconography shows two elephants in the background lacerating her with water. Here, the artist has brought them in the front of the image as he wanted to incorporate them without spoiling the aesthetic grace of the piece.
This image of Lakshmi is placed in an elaborate niche, designed and carved very well. In the center of the niche is the death mask, known as the devourer and symbolizes the passing of time.
A simple and sturdy rectangular base assembles the animals, the divine image and the kirtimukha aesthetically.
This description by Renu Rana.
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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