The Adinath roopa (manifestation) of Lord Shiva is known as the father of yoga. He is considered the first teacher of yoga, having imparted the 84,000 primal asanas to His wife, Devi Parvati. The statement brass sculpture that you see on this page captures the chaturbhujadhari (four-armed) Lord in all His yogic stateliness. In one of His posterior hands is the image of an animal (Sanskrt: pashu), indicative of His status as Lord Pashupatinath, lord and master (pati-nath) them all. In keeping with the iconography of the ascetic, He is dressed in a tigerskin loincloth held in place by streams of rudrakshas and sashes. The hips taper upwards into a narrow waist where a band of rudrakshas is clasped around the narrowest part. It sets off the broad chest and shoulders of the Lord, adorned with dense streams of rudraksha.
A finely sculpted face, engraved with the divinely handsome features. A composure of blissful contemplation, from which emerges vision in the third eye. The same is complemented by a thick, engraved halo. Kundalas and rudrakshas decorate His long ears, and a towering crown, replete with the quintessential snake and moon detail, sits on His head. The broad-based multi-tiered traditional lotus pedestal is one of the most signature aspects of this composition.
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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