44" (Large Size) Devi Parvati Offering a Flower to Lord Shiva In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

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This brilliant brass cast, a statue with enough merit to stand on par with the best of the early Chola and Chalukyan bronzes of the South, and Pala, of the East, represents Parvati, consort of Shiva, offering him a flower after he eliminated the demon responsible for cutting his bull’s horns and tail. As a local legend goes, a mighty demon, with an intention to insult Shiva, once cut the horns and tail of his bull Nandi. To punish the wicked demon Shiva killed him.

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Item Code: XI23
Specifications:
Brass Sculpture
Height: 44 inch
Width: 12 inch
Depth: 11 inch
Weight: 26.28 kg
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Afterwards, for consoling Nandi Shiva patted it on its back affectionately and leaned on it with his right arm extending over its hump. This form of Shiva, leaning over his bull and in the process his hip tilting to left is known in the tradition of art as Vrashavahanadeva of Vrashavahana Shiva. In many Vrashavahana statues Nandi’s presence is suggested merely by Shiva’s body posture, not by the bull’s actual presence.

This form of Shiva, an innovation of art, first revealed in early eleventh century, to be exact, in A. D. 1010-15 bronzes, recovered from a temple-site in Tiruvenkadu in Tamilnadu. Along with such statues were found a number of Parvati statues, cast independently, which represented her with an identically curved figure, her right hand lifted and extended and her fingers gesticulated knot-like as if offering Lord Shiva a flower. The local myth of mighty demon cutting Nandi’s horns and tail and Shiva punishing him gave to the forms of Shiva and Parvati, as represented in these statues, a mythical context as also typified their forms in art. This statue of Parvati not only pursues Parvati’s figural anatomy as reveals in these early eleventh century statues of the goddess, but also the same level of aesthetics in regard to her beauty, adornment and wears.

Parvati, Shiva’s spouse, has been represented in the statue as the timeless paramount beauty that she always has been. The caster of this statue transgressed all set norms of iconography in conceiving her figure. Her anatomy, gestures of hands, demeanour of face all reveal an emotion foreign to the divinity and even iconography of the world mother. She looks like one performing to a formal audience. Except that a motif which looks like emitting flames the style of Parvati’s crown has nothing in common with Shiva’s coiffure with which his Vrashavahanadeva statues have been conceived.

The figure of Parvati has been conceived with a posture identical to that of Shiva – her hip bulging in a powerful curve drawing the weight of her body shifted onto it with the result that two separately cast figures become components of one whole. Aesthetics of her sharp and tenderly conceived features, beauty of her gracious and highly balanced anatomy, lustrous jewellery, ingeniously patterned tight clinging ‘antariya’ – lower wear, with close, restless folds reaching the calves and even the two-tiered lotus pedestal her figure has been installed on, all have been beautifully conceived.

This description by Prof. P.C. Jain and Dr. Daljeet. Prof. Jain specializes on the aesthetics of literature and is the author of numerous books on Indian art and culture. Dr. Daljeet is the curator of the Miniature Painting Gallery, National Museum, New Delhi. They have both collaborated together on a number of books.

 


Exploring the Symbolism and Significance of Parvati in Hinduism

Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, is one of the principal deities of Goddesses in Hinduism. She appeared in the material world as the daughter of Himavan, king of the Himalayan mountains. The Vedic scriptures describe her as a young, beautiful woman who is chaste and faithful to her husband, Lord Shiva. She is always engaged in the loving service of her family; her two sons Ganesha and Kartikeya. Goddess Parvati is the embodiment of devotion, love, power, and beauty. The followers of the Shakta tradition (Shaktism) describe her as Adi Shakti or the energy behind the creation of material nature. She is very merciful toward all living entities like a mother who cares for her children and manifests many forms to protect them from miscreants. Her most venerated and important powerful forms are Durga and Kali that she took to vanquish demons who created havoc in the material world.

The Vedic scriptures talk of her beautiful form in detail. She wears a red saree and is generally seated, having two or four arms, beside Lord Shiva. Her younger son Ganesha sits on her knee, while Kartikeya sits or stands near Lord Shiva. Goddess Parvati is typically decorated with gold ornaments and a crown on her head and also carries a lotus flower in one of her hands.
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What does Parvati symbolize?

Goddess Parvati is gentle and loving toward everyone. She never fails to help and guide those who approach her out of helplessness. Just as a mother is always kind toward her children, Goddess Parvati, being mother nature, is forgiving to all living entities. But when the time comes, she assumes different terrible forms such as Durga and Kali to defeat demons in order to protect the material world. She took the form of Durga and killed the demon Mahishasura. Kali, the most ferocious form, slayed the demon Raktabija. Thus, Goddess Parvati not only symbolizes love, fertility, motherhood, and harmony, but is also the Goddess of power, energy, and destruction.
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Can we keep Shiv Parvati statue at home?

It is stated in Srimad Bhagavatam, the most glorious Vedic literature, that Lord Shiva is the topmost Vaishnava (devotee of Lord Vishnu): vaiṣṇavānāṁ yathā śambhuḥ. In order to get the mercy of the Supreme Lord Vishnu, it is important for us to serve His pure devotees. Thus, worshiping Lord Shiva along with his consort Goddess Parvati at home is the way to the heart of Lord Vishnu. But you must also know the standards of worshiping them so that no offense is committed at their lotus feet. If Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are pleased with your devotional service, you will easily get the causeless mercy of Lord Vishnu and thus the ultimate goal of your life will be achieved.
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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.

 

  • The best and simplest way to maintain a brass statue is to clean it at least twice a week using a soft cloth or cotton rag. This will prevent dust from accumulating on the surface. Dusting is especially important for outdoor statues since it is prone to dust accumulation much more than indoors.

 

 

  • To give a natural shine and luster to the statue, you may apply coconut or olive oil using cotton on every portion. You can use a toothbrush to get to the small crevices but do not be too harsh. This will make the brass statue appear fresh and new with a polished look.


  • 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. 

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?
    A. Brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow. Whereas, panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid.
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