3 Things To Look For In Hindu Statues

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By Maryanne Maguire

If you are fond of Hindu religious statues you should check out some of the amazing collections of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, which are represented as statues and offered by many online stores. These statues are the greatest symbols of faith which depict a story through their poise and attitude. All such Hindu statues have some unique features which help to distinguish them from other statues which we find else where. Here are 3 things which you can check in any Hindu statue.

  1. All Hindu statues depict the story and historical incidents of the God or Goddess they are supposed to portray. This may be depicted by their attitude, by the material which they are made or by their stature and pose. Suppose you are selecting Goddess Durga statue – who is known to rescue all her devotees from utter despair, you will find all her statues with ten hands, flowing hair and three divine eyes – all of which are symbolic of feminine power. You will instantly understand how the Goddess shall protect you in times of need. Her statue is made in such a way that you will get a feeling of combined power of all Goddesses.
  2. You may not find any standard size of Hindu statues. You can have them as large robust statues or even small statues which can be easily placed on your table top. Some Hindu statues are worshipped and these are usually very large and very ornamental. Smaller statues may be kept at homes, in offices or even in bags where devotees treat them as their good luck and a source of motivation – a power which shall save them from all events and chase away all hindrances.
  3. Hindu Statues are available in many forms and depict many Gods and Goddesses. Many of these statues are humanoid or partly humanoid. If you have seen the statue of Ganesha you must have been bewildered at his unique elephant-headed figure. Every such figure has a unique story behind it, so when you buy one also make sure you know it. That will also help you to answer your guest’s queries once they spy these unique but beautiful Hindu Statues.

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