SMALL SIZE STATUES

1. Lord Ganesha: Bring the beautiful holy brass statue of the invincible Lord Ganesha home to enliven your living space. Lord Ganesha is a representation of knowledge and pleasure. He is indeed the Brahmacharins' Lord. He occupies the top rank among celibates or Brahmacharins. He rides on the Vahana, one little mouse. He is the Muladhara Chakra's Governing God. He is the Almighty who straightens each barrier in the path of spiritual development and brings about economic triumph. He is thus recognized as Vighna Vinayaka. He is the God of harmony and tranquility. The Pranava or OM is portrayed by Lord Ganesha. The most significant mantra for Hindus is Pranava. Nothing can be achieved unless it is stated. Hence the practice of praying to Lord Ganesha before beginning any ceremony or job. Nothing is achievable without Shri Ganesha's good wishes and cooperation. Nothing can ever be attained without His aid, favor, or approval.  The child is introduced to His Mantra of Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah in certain parts of India during Aksharabhyasam (education of the alphabets).

2. Lord Shiva: The brass statue of Lord Shiva is known to bring strength and life to your abode. Shiva is the life-destroying force, in opposition to Brahma the Maker and Vishnu the Sustainer. Shiva, meanwhile, dissolves in order to start over as death is a necessity for reincarnation into a fresh start. Thus, his existence encompasses both of the extremes of life and death, or development and annihilation.

3. Goddess Lakshmi: Goddess Lakshmi is a representation of escaping the material world via spirituality and of sustaining goodness in the face of challenging trials. Lakshmi, the Goddess of Fortune, demonstrates how to overcome earthly wealth in order to progress intellectually. Furthermore, the lotus symbolizes innocence, fertility, and grace. The supernatural force that enables dreams to become a reality is recognized as Lakshmi. She is prakriti, the ultimate conception: free, self-sufficient existence. She symbolizes maya, the delightful illusion and visionary revelation of divinity that lends credence to life and makes it enjoyable to live. She is shakti, power that is boundless and inexhaustible. Usher these qualities into your home with the gorgeous brass statue of Goddess Lakshmi,

4. Goddess Annapurna: The name Annapurna is a blend of the phrases ``Anna," which signifies food, and "purna," which signifies "completely satisfied." The deity of food and cooking is Annapurna. She is an embodiment of Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva's consort. She is the deity of nourishment and never allows her devotees to starve. She is recognized as the deity of Kashi in Uttar Pradesh too. Since the goddess provides nourishment to the soul in the shape of knowledge, Kashi, also referred as Varanasi, is alluded to as the "city of light." She inspires us with the desire to study. The Annapurna Sahasranama outlines a hundred names by which people still refer to the deity Annapurna. As per her name, she is a deity who provides nourishment and stamina and is complete and perfect with nourishment and the power of Shiva. She is depicted as the universe’s predominant goddess and as a deity who rises beyond mere illusions. She is the individual who debunks all worry and offers assurance and security. The devotees must say these titles with full dedication and faith in order to receive either sustenance and enlightenment.

FAQS

Q1. Why is Lord Ganesha beloved by a lot of worshippers?

Ganesha helps those who revere him conquer all hurdles by removing anxiety from their spirits.

Q2. Where should the idol of Goddess Annapurna be placed at home?

Devi Annapurna can be positioned in the kitchen or in one's personal pooja mandir, accordingly. In the instance of the kitchen, you can position it in the north-east side with its face toward the west.

Q3 - What are the three main types of sculptures?

From ancient times to the present advancement, sculpting has evolved a lot as an art form. The three main types of sculpture are:

1. Relief Sculpture – This type of sculpture is carved out of a flat surface and is only meant to be viewed from the front.  Its projection into three-dimensional space is relatively shallow.

2. Freestanding Sculpture – This sculpture is unattached to any background. It inhabits three-dimensional space and therefore can be seen from all angles and sides.

3. Carved Sculpture – A carved sculpture, as its name suggests, is created by cutting and chiseling away or removing material from a solid material using a chisel or other carving tool.

Q4 - What are statues usually made of?

A statue is a freestanding full-length figure or sculpture which inhabits three-dimensional space. It is usually made of durable materials such as wood, clay, stone, or metal. Both hardwood and softwood can be used for making wooden statues. The most common method for this type of statue is carving. For making stone statues, most sculptors like to use marble, granite, or marble. Once polished, these statues take on a beautiful appearance. Metal statues are the most attractive out of all types of statues. The most commonly used metals are Bronze and Copper because they are highly durable and can be molded or hammered into any desired shape or form.

Q5. Can sculptures be small?

A small sculpture is called a figurine and is the ideal size for the performance of daily rituals or adorning your home with its aesthetic quality. A figurine can measure anywhere between a few inches to two feet and display the skills of the artisans who do detailed work on the material that animates the small sculpture brilliantly.

Q6. What do you call small statues?

First of all, one must understand the meaning of ‘statue’. A statue is a three-dimensional form or likeness sculpted, molded, carved, or cast in material such as stone, clay, wood, or bronze’ representing one or more people or animals or other living creatures, normally full-length, as opposed to a bust, and at least close to life-size, or larger statues such as Statue of Liberty, George Washington, Gandhi, or Statue of Unity- Sardar Patel etc.

A figurine (a diminutive form of the word figure) or statuette is a small, three-dimensional sculpture that represents a human, deity, or animal, or, in practice, a pair or small group of them. A statue that is small enough to stand on a table or shelf is known as a statuette or figurine.

Q7. How do you display small sculptures?

Generally, displaying at eye level is recommended for optimal viewing.

There are plenty of solutions for fitting the work in a home without purchasing a pedestal or designating an entire wall for display.

• Place them on tables or pedestals. Small sculptures can help enhance displays like bookshelves, lighted cabinets, consoles, or recessed walls if they're high enough that you can see them within eye level.
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• Can also be displayed in a stylized open shelf of a kitchen.”
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• Display valuable items behind glass doors for protection.
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• Pile them into a wire basket.
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• Style them into small vignettes or scenes.
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• Hang them on the wall.
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• Prop them up in crates.

Q8. What is a small sculpture?

Thus a statue is a sculpture. A small statue or sculpture usually applied to a full figure much less than life size or close to life-size, but that is small enough to lift and carry is a statuette or figurine especially when of marble or bronze, or plaster or clay as a preparation for the marble or bronze, as distinguished from a figure in terra cotta or the like. The main difference between a figurine and a statue is its size. Objects are called "figurines" up to a height of about two feet (60 cm), though most types are less than one foot (30 cm) high.

The sculpture is a type of artwork that's two- or three-dimensional, so you can see it from different sides. You can make a sculpture from clay, marble, wood, etc.

Q9. Why is Bronze a good material for statues?

Bronze is an alloy primarily made of two metal elements Copper and Tin, and some additional elements such as Phosphorus, Silicon, Aluminium, etc. These additions make bronze a stronger and corrosion-resistant material. These properties are suitable and a great advantage for making long-lasting outdoor sculptures and statues. Also, the beautiful reddish-brown color of Bronze and the fine carving details on its light gold-toned surface give the statues an exceptional appearance.