Although Ganesha was late to rise into the hierarchy of the Great Gods, he eventually rose beyond them in popularity. Ganesha is the god who rules over obstacles and must be invoked at the beginning of every undertaking.
Seated in sukhasana on a throne of inverted lotus, Ganesha holds the ankusha and the pasha in the rear hands. He holds his broken tusk in the right hand; and in the left is a big modaka towards which his trunk moves. The modaka is not only his most ancient but also his most characteristic attribute. A multi-tiered crown adorns his elephant head and other rich ornaments decorate the rest of his body. He has a serpent around his waist, acting as the udarbandha, holding together his pot belly.
Behind the image is an elaborate arch with the image of kirtimukha adorning its pinnacle. This fusion of man and beast is commonly found on temple doors, walls, niches, etc. Five small lamps find a place in front of the image to assist in ritualistic worship at the beginning of any enterprise. This description by Kiranjyot.
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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