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Saraswati Statue , the
consort of Brahma, is the Goddess of Knowledge, music
and the creative arts. She is dressed in white and holds
a mala and a palm-leaf scroll (symbol of knowledge). She
rides a swan or peacock, while playing the veena . It is
believed worshipping them during Diwali ushers in
happiness, wealth, wisdom and prosperity in the family.
She is shown as having four arms, and the most common
items held by her in her hands are a book, a vina
(lute), a mala, and a water pot. The book signified art,
science and learning; the vina associates her with music
and performing arts; and the prayer beads and water pot
signify her association with religious rites.
Collectible figurines from India for religious and
inspirational purposes. Statues and sculptures of Hindu
Gods and Goddesses. All carvings are done in uniquely
Indian style in brass. Brass is any alloy of copper and
zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied
to create a range of brasses with varying properties.
Brass is a substitutional alloy. Brass has a muted
yellow color, somewhat similar to gold. It is relatively
resistant to tarnishing, and is often used as decoration
and for coins. The craft is practiced by the people of
the Kansari caste who can be broadly described as
metalsmiths while a particular variety, dhokra, is
practiced mainly by sithulias and hand carved by some of
the finest sculpture artists of India. The largest
concentration of the former is Kantilo and Balakati in
Puri district although fairly substantial numbers are
found in Cuttack, Ganjam and Sambalpur districts.
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