One of the principal Goddesses of Hinduism and an important part of the Trinity of Lakshmi, Saraswati and Parvati, Sri Lakshmi is a personification of auspiciousness, love and wealth. She is a typical aspect of Mother Goddess who blesses all with the boon of success.
This Lakshmi brass sculpture is carved in one of her popular forms, with she been seated cross-legged on an inverted lotus plinth that occupies its space on a lavish etched throne having its four legs carved in a floral pattern along the corners and a similar style brooched as a decoration in the centre.
One may note that the extended spaces of the platform are garnished with a ritual coconut kalash on the left and the elephant in obeisance to the Goddess on right, identifying her as Gajalakshmi (Lakshmi with elephant).
The most striking feature in her iconography is her association with lotuses; Goddess Padma is all about lotuses, as she dwells on a lotus and has two other fully blooming ones in each of her rear hands. She shares their hue and their fragrance, as the scent of a lotus is inseparable from its source, which is identical to the inseparation of Maa Lakshmi from her grace.
Having the anterior hands tattooed in henna, blessing devotees of wisdom, knowledge and fearlessness. Great attention has been paid while shaping out her body curves, with the slender waist covered in a front slit top embellished with a large brooch on the chest that complements perfectly with the multiple layers of the neckband.
Chiselled dhoti in varied patterns is indicative of sculptor’s eye for creativity and perfection. The long crown is inspired by the Jagannath temple carves and accessorized with a densely etched halo of lotus petals festooned on the circumference.
The coiled thick hair strands visible on both shoulders and the drop cut bindi on the forehead are suggestive of Goddess Lakshmi’s feminine beauty. Not just the presiding deity, an equal importance has also been given to the Kamala (lotus) scored prabhavali in multiple size rings topped with the guardian deity Kirtimukha.
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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