Here he is dancing on his mount, the mouse. His left leg is only slightly bent and resting on the back of the rodent while the right leg is completely bent and pendant. This posture is named as ardhaparyankasana in the iconographical texts. He has six hands: the upper right hand holds the rosary, middle one an elephant goad (ankusha) and the lower one a carrot with leaves. The upper left hand supports an axe, the middle one a noose (pasha), while the lower one, held near the breast, holds a bowl, filled with laddus (sweetmeat). His trunk curves to the right. He has no drooping elephant ears, rather human ears. Ganesha has three eyes and two equal lengths of tusks. His hair is upswept with a decoration on it. He is adorned with a crown and many ornaments - earrings, a necklace, bracelets, waist-bands, and anklets. Moreover, he is wearing a scarf and leggings, incised with a stylized design.
Ganesha's association with dance and music is evident from different sources. It is said that he inherited the art of dance from his father. One of the earliest images of dancing Ganesha has been discovered in the Shiva temple of Bahur (South India) belonging to the 8th century A.D. (reign of the Pallavas). In that representation, he has four hands and holds a broken tusk, an elephant goad, noose (pasha) and a sweetmeat (modaka).
The present sculpture is finely modelled and polished. It is generally believed that the worship of Ganesha in this forms not only removes obstacles in our desired path, but also brings prosperity, peace and happiness.
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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