Devi Meenakshi of Madurai (patron deity) is the South Indian equivalent of the Devi Parvati of North Indian Hinduism and Bodhisattva Tara of Buddhism. She was the princess of the Pandya Kingdom of Madurai - eons ago, perhaps the 3rd or 4th century - and went to attain divinity. The murti of Her that you see on this captures the traditional iconography of Meenakshi of Madurai.
As the wife of Sundareshvara, as Shiva is known in the South, She is young and curvaceous, bounteous and fecund. Her feet are cradled by the pistil of a lotus-shaped plinth. She is possessed of four arms, each of which bears the same element and stance as Her iconography at Madurai.
This Meenakshi sculpture is made from pure brass, which explains the colour of deep molten gold. The way plinth and pillar and archway have been carved betray South Indian iconography as well as the unique regional workmanship.
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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