It is in the pleasing and iconographically complete icons, that the deity descends when called upon during the “Pran-Pratishtha” or ritual of imbuing the image with life. As if to create a faultless abode for the powers of Jagadamba (the mother of the Universe)- Durga, the sculptor of this superfine brass statue has crafted a masterpiece.
With intricate details, a lustrous finish, and the countenance of the goddess that lightens up with the most beautiful smile, the aesthetic appeal of the icon is such that with its form no more than a few inches, it transcends the aura that any gigantic image could ever create. The finesse of execution speaks for the creative perfection of the artist, who with devotion has realized the warrior-goddess’s form.
The neatness of the icon makes one forget about the tedious process of molding, cutting, polishing, and welding that a brass artwork goes through. From the aureole of Durga’s crown to the finer elements of her ornaments, from the majestic curve of her sword to each delicate finger of her hand raised in Abhaya, and from the sharpness of her weapons to the feathery folds of her saree, the craftsman has imagined and delineated each component in its perfection.
With the mane of her Simha and her own lustrous hair mirroring each other’s lyrical course, goddess Durga appears to have just descended into the icon, making the solid metal overflow with life.
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