Hindu mythology refers Kubera as the god of riches and gold treasures who bestows fortunes and prosperity. In Sanskrit, Kubera means, ‘deformed or monstrous’, indicating his deformities. He was Ravana’s step-brother, who left Lanka after Ravanas’s end and moved to Alakapuri near Kailash.
He is revered in all forms of religion in varied forms, Buddhist texts worship Kubera as one of the four heavenly kings associated with four cardinal directions, in Jainism, he is the attendant of Yaksha named as Sarvahana and Vedic texts describe him as a demon or a chief of evil spirits.
Hinduism iconographies Kubera as a dwarf with big belly and a lotus leaf complexion. Sculpted here in a bright yellow-gold brass texture with utmost perfection, Kubera sits with his legs folded on a lotus pedestal and holds a pomegranate in his right hand and a mongoose in his left; adorned extensively in lustrous gold jewels that veil his body magnificently and is garbed in an alluring golden dhoti along with a complementing stole that comes down from his shoulders and wraps around his hands, twirling at the fall.
This embodiment of wealth and glory is carved here in realistic expressions and features with wide open eyes and dense and bushy eyebrows along with a luxuriously engraved unique crown that glorifies his head. Worshipping Lord Kubera is an act of attracting wealth and treasures at your house.
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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