The great Lord Shiva stands watch over ihaloka (mortal realm of existence), only to annihilate it all in the fullness of time. There is none so powerful as Him. Through the vitality of His tandava, the name given to His cosmic dance routine, He brings the sum of drshyam (existence as we perceive it) to destruction, just so that it may take birth anew. The murti that you see on this page is of Nataraja, the master (‘raja’) of the performing arts (‘nata’). It captures the Lord in the midst of His tandava. The stance - left leg raised mid-air, the anterior hands in the abhaya and the tirodhaana mudra - is inimitable.
It is a richly detailed brass composition. Overtones of a moist, earthy green define the naked complexion of His body. The same is superimposed with deep gold colour to convey minimal attire (a fitted loincloth), a complex engraved crown, and lotus petals embossed around the body of the multi-tiered plinth. The traditional iconography of Nataraja being intact - the flying locks, the snake nestling in the crease of His elbow, and the ringlet of flames surrounding the dancing figure - the USP of this work lies in the delicate, supple finish despite the metal medium. Note the curve of the Lord’s feet, the silhouette of His long limbs, the flawless lines that define His eyes.
The avidya-roopi Apasmara, personification (‘roopi’) of ignorance (‘avidya’), is crushed under the single foot of Nataraja: a powerful image of the triumph of dharma and the destruction of adharma.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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