35" Large Size Krishna in ‘Tri-bhang’ Aspect In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

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One of the finest and the most accomplished examples of metal-casting this lustrous brass cast represents Krishna playing on his flute – ‘venu’. As if waving with flow of the melody emitting from his pipe his entire body has curved into the form which in the Vaishnava iconographic tradition is known as ‘tri-bhang’ – triple-curved posture. The absorption reflecting from its every part, the entire statue seems to glow with the divine lustre. 

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Item Code: ER88
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Brass Statue
Height: 35 inch
Width: 12 inch
Depth: 9.5 inch
Weight: 19.60 kg
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Under initial concept of Krishna’s iconography ‘tri-bhang’ manifested one of his ‘lalita-rupas’ – a form revealing beauty; later, Krishna’s all forms – from subduing the venomous serpent Kaliya to delighting Radha with the melody of his flute, were seen as manifesting one aspect or other of his ‘lilas’ – divine sports. Ordinarily a mere posture of standing, ‘tri-bhang’ too was perceived as one of his ‘lilas’ for, besides such aspects as dragging the mind by its beauty or piercing deeper than a straight image, the ‘tri-bhang’ manifested also the Radha’s presence, symbolising the union of the sojourning self with the Supreme Self : the highest kind of cosmic sport.

In Vaishnava iconography Krishna’s ‘tri-bhang’ posture has two forms; in one, he stands on the right foot, as in this image, and the left is angularly curved; and in the other, it is just the other way, that is, he stands on the left foot and the right is curved in ‘tri-bhang’. The Radha factor is quite significant in determining the two modes. In routine when Radha and Krishna are portrayed or cast together Krishna is usually in ‘tri-bhang’. His straight-standing images are almost nil. In statues in which he has been cast with Radha it is invariably the right leg that is curved for modeling the figure into ‘tri-bhang’. The left is rendered straight aligning with Radha’s figure. It is not, however, the uniform rule, at least not so strictly followed in case of isolated sculptures.

Sometimes a ‘tri-bhang’ posture seems to be used for anatomical balance and balancing the two figures. Conceived with sound aesthetics in this statue the curve in the left leg delightfully aligns with the slanting form of the flute. Such amicability is the essence of ‘tri-bhang’ posture. A triply curved left leg extended towards Radha would awkwardly come in between Krishna and Radha, hence the ‘tri-bhang’ being preferred on the right side, not left. ‘Tri-bhang’, a ‘lalita-rupa’ revealing beauty of form, is sometimes seen as Radha’s feminine aspect blended in Krishna’s form. Hence, in an isolated sculpture of Krishna ‘tri-bhang’ is sometimes seen as symbolically manifesting Radha or as alternating the absence of Radha’s personalized form. Under Indian iconographic norms Radha’s place is on Krishna’s left; hence, the ‘tri-bhang’ meant to symbolise Radha essentially manifests on the left.

Outstanding in plasticity, modeling and anatomical balance, as also in its artistic merit and worth, this resplendent image of Krishna is unparalleled in its iconography, figural grace and ornamentation which is both, lavish as well as elegant. Perfectly cast the statue equals the best of South Indian bronzes. A tall slender figure with highly balanced anatomy : round face, sharp features, well defined neck, subdued belly … elegantly pleated ‘antariya’ – lower wear, and every piece of ornament designed with its own distinction : ‘makara-kundalas’ – ear-ornaments designed like crocodile, towering crown with beautifully conceived back-support, multi-laced necklaces and garlands covering his neck and breast, belly-band with knot-like designed buckle, armlets, bracelets, girdles and decorative frills and laces of beads attached to them, besides the twice used ‘kirtimukha’ motifs – more characteristic features of South Indian iconography, all are attributes of a great masterpiece.

This description by Prof. P.C. Jain and Dr. Daljeet. Prof. Jain specializes on the aesthetics of literature and is the author of numerous books on Indian art and culture. Dr. Daljeet is the curator of the Miniature Painting Gallery, National Museum, New Delhi. They have both collaborated together on a number of books.


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The Divine Beauty: Exploring the Meaning and Symbolism Behind Krishna Statues

Lord Krishna is known by various other names such as Govinda, Gopala, Giridhari, Madanmohan, Radharaman, Maakhanchor, etc. The Vedic scriptures mention Him as the Supreme Lord, the cause of all causes, and the controller of living entities. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna Himself says that there is no Truth superior to Him and that in all the Vedas, He is to be known. Different people see Him differently. Some people see Him as their son, some as their friend, some as their master, and some as their beloved. He is the source of all pleasure and bliss. There are so many pastimes described in the Vedic literature where it is seen that whoever approached and served Lord Krishna with full faith and devotion, was never bewildered even in the greatest calamities, and was always protected by Him. Lord Krishna is therefore the ocean of mercy.

Lord Krishna expands Himself into different forms to fulfill a particular purpose in the material world. For example, to save His five-year-old devotee Prahlad from the ghastly attacks of his demoniac father Hiranyakashipu, the Lord assumed a special form of half-lion and half-man, Narasimha, and appeared from a stone pillar and killed the demon with His sharp nails. This shows an interesting quality of Lord Krishna. He is very possessive about His devotees. He never tolerates blasphemy against them. Those who try to harm them in any way, the Lord punishes them the hardest way.
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Is Krishna statue good at home?

If you want to please Lord Krishna with your service and devotion, keeping the deity of the Lord will be good for you. Wherever there is Krishna, there is opulence, victory, extraordinary power, and morality. Worshiping the deity is one of the easiest ways to build a strong relationship with the Lord. There is no difference between the deity of Krishna and Krishna Himself. The Lord said in the Bhagavad Gita that we can worship Him by offering Him a leaf, a flower, water, or a fruit. If the Lord is pleased, you will feel great satisfaction within your heart and you will experience transcendental bliss. Therefore, keeping the deity of Lord Krishna at home and following the necessary rules and regulations in the deity worship process is highly auspicious.
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Which Krishna statue can be kept at home?

There is nothing more sublime than serving the lotus feet of Lord Krishna for it is the very aim of human life. Therefore, you can worship any form of Lord Krishna as your heart desires. You can either keep the deity of the original two-handed form of Krishna playing His flute or the childhood form of Krishna eating butter. You may also keep the deity of Krishna along with Srimati Radharani, His internal potency. If you want to attract the causeless mercy of the Lord and engage in His offenseless service, worshiping the deity of Lord Jagannath, the most merciful form of Lord Krishna would be the best for you. Lord Jagannath does not take offenses of the devotees and only looks at their good qualities and intentions.
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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.

 

  • The best and simplest way to maintain a brass statue is to clean it at least twice a week using a soft cloth or cotton rag. This will prevent dust from accumulating on the surface. Dusting is especially important for outdoor statues since it is prone to dust accumulation much more than indoors.

 

 

  • To give a natural shine and luster to the statue, you may apply coconut or olive oil using cotton on every portion. You can use a toothbrush to get to the small crevices but do not be too harsh. This will make the brass statue appear fresh and new with a polished look.


  • 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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    A. Brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow. Whereas, panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid.
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