This sculpture of Amitabha or Amitayus is worshipped in special ceremonies for obtaining long life. He is the principal Buddha in the pure land Buddhism known for longevity, pure perception and deep awareness of emptiness. Amitabha means, ‘infiite light’ and Amitayus means, ‘infinite life’, hence, he is also called ‘the Buddha of immeasurable light and life’. After attaining Buddhahood, he is said to have created a pure land called ‘Sukhavati’ situated beyond the bounds of our own world. Those who call upon him are pre-assumed to be reborn in this world to attain Boddhisattva and help people in the world outside.
He wears an artistic crown and carries ambrosia vase from which spill the jewels of eternal life. He sits in a lotus posture of meditation and wears richly patterned attire inlayed with blue and red colored stones, where red stones form the border, lines and the stole hanging on arms with beautifully constructed ends. The three curved lines on the neck signify his deep voice and the design of the neckpiece is complementing with that of the crown.
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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