When Vishnu is awake, he rides upon a bird, half vulture, and half man, named Garuda. In Puranic lore, he is the son of Kashyapa and Vinata. His Vedic name is Garutman. Upon a several-tiered pedestal stands Garuda, with his palms folded together and raised to his chest. Upon the face of a vulture, with a sharp, curving beak, he wears a karandamukuta (high crown). His feathered wings arise from his shoulders to spread horizontally. With his body slightly bent forward, he stands reverently in attendance.
Ornaments befitting his semi-divine status decorate his body. His lower garment is more akin to Roman costumes than Indian. Neck downwards, the body is tall and sleek; the hands and feet are flat showing no traces of the fine modeling present on the rest of the body. The image as well as the pedestal boasts of triple effect polish i.e. silver, bronze and brass. The three tones are used in a way neither to clash with each other or to overshadow the grace of the other. Fine carving and chiselling can be seen. All these finer aspects get together to make it an outstanding piece.
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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