Description
Hindu goddess Durga on a lion – heavy metal statue 2.3 kg
Impressive and richly detailed statue of the Hindu goddess Durga, seated on a lion. Durga is one of the most important goddesses in Hinduism and is traditionally depicted with multiple arms in which she carries various weapons and symbolic objects.
Measuring 16 × 19 × 6 cm and weighing an impressive 2,295 grams , this is a particularly heavy and solid statue. The many details in Durga, her attributes, clothing, headdress, and the lion give the statue an authentic Indian appearance.
Who is the Hindu goddess Durga?
Durga is an important goddess within Hinduism and is associated with strength, protection, and the victory of good over evil. Her name is linked, among other things, to overcoming difficulties and protecting against negative forces.
She is often depicted as a powerful female deity with multiple arms. Despite her weapons, Durga typically has a calm and composed demeanor. This emphasizes that her power does not stem from aggression, but from protecting and restoring the cosmic order.
Durga sitting on a lion
A striking feature of this statue is the lion on which Durga sits. The lion is one of her traditional mounts and symbolizes, among other things, strength, courage, and determination.
This depiction is also associated with Durga Simhavahini, or Durga riding a lion.
The combination of the powerful goddess and the lion is one of the most recognizable representations of Durga in Hindu art.
Multiple arms with symbolic objects
Durga is traditionally depicted with multiple arms. This symbolizes her extraordinary divine power and ability to perform various tasks simultaneously.
Various attributes are also recognizable in this image. For example, a trident (trishula), sword, and bow visible, among others. Such weapons and objects each have their own symbolic meaning within Hindu iconography.
The trident, for example, is strongly associated with Shiva, while other attributes refer to the powers that various deities bestowed upon Durga according to Hindu tradition.
Beautifully detailed execution
The statue immediately stands out due to the amount of detail. Not only Durga's face, but also her headdress, jewelry, clothing, arms, and attributes are carefully crafted.
The lion is also beautifully rendered. The head, mane, legs, and tail give the animal a powerful presence and, together with Durga, form a single decorative whole.
The dark accents in the recessed sections provide extra contrast and emphasize the relief details.
A heavy and solid decorative statue
Weighing 2,295 grams and measuring just 16 × 19 × 6 cm, this statue feels particularly heavy and solid.
Due to its relatively compact size, it is easy to place, while the heavy weight and rich detail still give the image an impressive appearance.
The sculpture looks beautiful on an old wooden table, altar, sideboard, in a display cabinet, or in a meditation room.
For altar, interior and collection
This Durga statue is of interest to lovers of Hindu statues, Indian art, Oriental decoration, and religious objects.
It can be placed purely as a decorative art object, but is also suitable for a personal altar or a space for yoga and meditation.
In combination with, for example, an oil lamp, incense, flowers, and other Indian decorations, an atmospheric presentation is created.
Spiritual meaning of Durga
Within the Hindu tradition, Durga represents the protective and powerful feminine divine energy, often referred to as Shakti.
She is worshipped as a goddess who fights evil and protects her devotees. One of the most famous stories surrounding Durga concerns her battle against the demon Mahishasura, whom she ultimately defeats.
As a result, for many Hindus, Durga symbolizes the victory of good over evil and of order over chaos.
Features
- Representation: Hindu goddess Durga
- Mount: lion
- Performance: Durga with multiple arms and symbolic attributes
- Style origin: Indian / Hindu
- Dimensions: approximately 16 × 19 × 6 cm
- Weight: 2,295 grams
- Color: gold and bronze with dark accents
- Finish: richly detailed relief
- Application: decoration, altar, meditation, collection and Oriental interior
- Symbolism: strength, protection, courage, and the victory of good over evil
- Special feature: compact but exceptionally heavy-duty construction
Remarkable Durga statue weighing nearly 2.3 kilos
This beautiful statue of Durga on her lion combines Hindu symbolism with a highly decorative and detailed execution. The many arms, traditional attributes, richly decorated clothing, and powerful lion make it interesting to view from almost every angle.
Weighing no less than 2,295 grams and measuring 16 × 19 × 6 cm, it is a strikingly heavy and solid statue that comes into its own beautifully in an Oriental interior, a display cabinet, or on a personal altar.
