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Goddess Kamakhya is one of the most powerful manifestations of feminine energy. Also known as the Bleeding Goddess, she is worshipped as a natural crevice in a rock that symbolizes the ‘Yoni’ in the famous Kamakhya temple in Assam. According to Hindu mythology, Devi Sati immolated herself in protest on the sacrificial fire when Daksha, father of Sati, insulted her husband Lord Shiva after a Yagna. Shiva, in agony, swung her on his shoulders in cosmic rage and Lord Vishnu finally had to decimate her body to stop Shiva from destructing the world. Devi Kamakhya is believed to have emerged out of the place where the yoni (vagina) of the goddess fell.
This unique Kamakhya Devi idol made of brass depicts her as a divine young goddess with twelve arms and six heads sitting on a lotus base. The lotus emerges from the navel of Lord Shiva who in turn lies on a lion, the vehicle of Maa Durga. She holds a sword, trident, discus, shield, bow, arrows, club, lotus, bell, goad, kapala and conch in each of her ten arms. One of her remaining hands holds a golden bowl while the other is held in the ‘Abhaya Mudra’ or the blessing pose. The entire structure is placed on an elliptical platform with a beautiful lotus carving.
The statue has been carved out with extreme precision as can be seen from the detailing on all the ornaments and clothing. Her opulent jewellery and other adornments in the statue are dazzling. The lion looks majestic and Devi Kamakhya’s face is mesmerising. She radiates the energy of a powerful goddess who is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. The minutely detailed carving of the idol can be appreciated from the back of the statue as well.
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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