Ganesha is the lord of Ganas, a term that is understood to have more than one meaning. In some contexts, Gana is taken to be a general term denoting all categories of living beings - men, birds, animals.
At other times it is understood to mean specifically the semi-divine ghost-like followers of Lord Shiva. Lord Ganesha has many names and many forms. In various representations he can have anywhere between two to sixteen arms and upto five or more heads.
This beautiful brass sculpture of Lord Ganesha is a special representation characterized by four arms and a turban adorned with a peacock feather. His rear hands are holding the elephant-goad, the ankusha, representing the anger and the necessity to keep it under a leash.
His front left hand is holding the modak while his right hand is turned towards his devotees in the blessing posture of Abhaya Mudra. He wears as ornaments adornments for his ears, necklaces round his neck, and bracelets in each of four arms. A sacred yagnopavit across his left shoulder and protruding belly completes the ornamentation of the elephant-headed god.
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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