Devi Tara is the beloved of the gentle Buddhists of the mountains. She is their supreme deity, associated with maternal fearlessness and love, which are writ large on this divine facial sculpture.
The gracious brow is complemented by half-shut eyes that are otherwise entrancing. The same descends into a long, angular nose, and a delicate mouth whose stance is unusually reserved.
These features make for a composure of countenance that is superbly contained, possibly only for a celestial entity such as Her.
A fire-like glow seems to emerge from the third eye that has emerged on Her temple, which is flanked by the gorgeous headband at the base of Her crown. The dense, gold-toned vines frame the composition.
Devi Tara is the spiritual protectress against the "eight great terrors" (as lore would have it), each of which is symbolic of spiritual impediments: lions (pride), elephants (delusion), fire (anger), snakes (envy), robbers (misguided notions), captivity (avarice), shipwreck (attachment), and demons (self-doubt). She is as much a virgin and a queen as She is a mother.
Her virginity has little to do with the western theological emphasis on womanly chastity. Devi Tara's is a purity of the metaphysical level; She is unstained by the gross and the mundane. She arises out of the void as whole and independent. This mask of the wondrous Buddhist Devi inspires the devotee - its superbly precise handiwork does justice to Her visualisation.
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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