Pakshi Raja- the king of birds and the mount of Lord Vishnu, Garuda can be seen on numerous stone and metal pillars when one enters a Vaishnava temple complex. Through his posture and expressions, Garuda conveys his deepest devotion towards his lord, transmitting it to the soul of the devotee who is about to enter the shrine. Here we have Vishnu’s beloved devotee Garuda as the image of pure and unflinching devotion, a reproduction of the Sri Garuda statue of Patan, Kathmandu.
Placed on a decorated circular brass pedestal, this Garuda statue shows the great bird in an anthropomorphic form. The robustness of his posture is beautifully contrasted by his immensely youthful countenance. With folded hands, he is paying homage to Sri Vishnu Narayana. His ornamentation consists of Nagas- his half-brothers and arch enemies as per the Hindu textual tradition. The beauty of repetition in the art can be witnessed on the back of this brass Garuda idol, where his hair and the details of his wings are highlighted by a pleasing reiteration of incised lines. Modelled after the traditional sculptures from the ancient temple complexes of Nepal, this brass Garuda is a fine specimen of the art of the Indian subcontinent.
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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