The stately Lord Vishnu stands guard over all three realms of existence. As the presiding deity over preservation of existence as we know it.
He is at the centre of the omnipotent Hindu trinity with Lord Brahma, presiding deity over creative projection, and Lord Shiva, presiding deity over all-encompassing annihilation.
The murti that you see on this page captures His omniscience and authority in both form and stance. On the enlarged pistil of an upturned lotus plinth He stands.
His long, lithe, masculine form is clad in a dhoti that covers the entire length of His limbs. From the girdle at the hips that holds the dhoti in place to the streams of gold around and across His torso, the adornments of Lord Vishnu are in keeping with His cosmic status.
He is chaturbhujadhari, the one possessed of (‘dhari’) four (‘chatur’) arms (‘bhuja’). In the posterior hands are the shankha (conch) and the chakra (discus), the traditional implements of His hands in classical iconography; the right anterior hand is raised in generous aashirvada (blessing), while the left bears a mace.
Note how the head of the mace is turned downward, which emphasises on the serene aspect of the Lord. Zoom in on the face of Lord Vishnu. In stark contrast with the formidable language of the divine patriarch’s body, He bears an expression of compassion and generosity. Such a skilfully sculpted face inspires the devotee to seek His succour with the deepest sincerity.
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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