An unusual iconography of Lord Garuda. As the vahana of Lord Vishnu, He is traditionally depicted in the stance of a man, but with aquiline characteristics.
He is seated upon one knee and folds His hands in the anjali mudra, forming the very picture of reverence. The sculpture that you see on this page, however, depicts the son of Vinata in His independent glory.
Caught mid-flight, He is on His way back from paraloka after having delivered a drink of amrta to the nagas, in return for which they released His mother from their captivity.
The powerful musculature of a supra-aquiline creature. The dynamic silhouette of His strong wings. The determined curvature of His beak; the keenness in His eyes. An engraved crown sits on His head, finished with engravings of traditional floral motifs. The trappings of a regal uniform are to be found across His broad shoulders and chest, protecting Him as He flies through the lokas.
Any moment now there will be a chance encounter with Lord Vishnu, and a divine pact will follow. Fashioned from pure brass, the Garuda sculpture that you see on this page is suspended by interlinked hooks of the same medium, which hangs from a wooden stand. The same features a smooth, dark, minimalistic finish that sets off the details prevailing in the iconography.
On either side of Lord Garuda, hooked onto His forearms, and to the front of the figure, held in His hands, are three boat-shaped lamps. One may fill them with ghee and light them in the evenings as an acknowledgement of the glory of Garuda.
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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