Tirthankar is an ordinary soul born as human; he is the saviour and a spiritual teacher who leads us to the path of dharma (righteousness). As per Jainism, he is identified as the founder of a tirtha, which means a fordable passage across the son of interminable births and deaths, also called samsara. There are about twenty four Tirthankaras of Jainism who have gained huge inner strength and positivity by their pure infinite knowledge; sculpted here in a smooth and shiny texture out of a single piece of white marble.
Shown here is Parshvanatha, who was the twenty third Tirthankara of Jainism and was the earliest to be acknowledged as a historical figure; sits here in padmasana (lotus posture) in his meditation with the right hand overlapping the left while facing upwards on his laps; he does not have distinctive facial expressions, attires or hairstyles, rather he is identified by a seven hooded serpent crown on his head, crafted here in extreme neatness and realism with the long tail that falls smoothly at the back.
Parshvanatha was the earliest exponent of Karma philosophy and was free of inner passions and personal desires. Sculptor has very pragmatically iconographied this Tirthankara with broad shoulders and narrow waist, an identifiable emblem on his chest, extremely elongated ears suggesting the heavy earrings he wore in his early life before taking the path to enlightenment.
How to clean and maintain marble statues?
Marble has been a preferred material for sculptors and artists for more than a thousand years. It is a rock that undergoes metamorphism which causes recrystallization of the original carbonate mineral grains. Marble comes in various colors, designs, and dimensions. Pure white marble is the most preferred type of marble for making sculptures and statues since time immemorial. White marble is especially used for sculpting stone monumental sculptures since ancient times. The natural shine and luster of the carbonate crystals of white marble give a lavish and beautiful appearance to the statue.
Marble stone statues are highly durable and can even withstand harsh weather conditions without getting corroded, therefore, they can be kept indoors or outdoors without getting damaged or weathered. Although these statues can last for many decades, their regular care and cleaning are essential to increase their longevity and beautiful appearance.
Marble statues need periodical cleaning to maintain their flawless look. However, harsh and deep cleaning can result in making the statue look dull. If your marble statue is withering away, it is recommended to take the help of a professional cleaner. Marble is a delicate material and therefore needs proper care.
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