Vermillion is a symbol of love, power, protection and longevity; applied by all married women in their maang revealing their highest kind of beauty and virtue, for the well-being and prosperity of their husbands. This statue is a brilliant brass transformation of one of the best sculptures from Khajuraho, sculpted at Parshvanath temple, famous for its intrinsic artistry.
This statue is of an apsara standing on a three-layered stylish pedestal with legs crossed and dancing in her own rhythm showcasing her happy married life. In the right hand, she holds a peacock, a sign of purity, love, harmony and truth, complementing to her act of applying vermillion for her love. She is communicating with the bird while applying sindoor, expressing her desires- full of lusture and beauty. She wears a sumptuous patterned dhoti and a similar scarf dancing down from her shoulders. The fancy necklaces are perfectly settled over her neck with big round kundals hanging freely and bracelets, anklets and armlets are tied on their respective parts increasing her beauteous aspect.
She seems really happy while decorating herself as she is waiting for her husband to come and praise her and feel the same joyousness on seeing her, as she feels.
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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