The South Indian roopa (form) of Lord Skanda. Patron deity of the ancient Tamil community of South India. Daughter of Devi Korravai, a warrior goddess in Her own right. Lord Murugan is a Hindu deity known for His fierce prowess as a warrior and great personal beauty. The Murugan murti that you see on this page captures these aspects of the Lord to perfection.
Tall and slender, and a stately bearing. Exactly like the son of Shiva should be. Chaturbhujadhari, of which the trishoola is in the posterior left hand. According to the Tirumurukarruppatai, this is His favourite weapon; and it also serves as an indication of His parentage.
Sculpted from pure brass, the sheer luxuriance of detail is a hallmark of traditional South Indian workmanship. The multitudinous sashes, intricate layers of shringar, and engraved crown and weapon and palm of hand. Finally, a high plinth with the peacock vahana perched upon it.
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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