Nataraja, the dancing Shiva is depicted here in a magnificent illustration. This posture of lord and the artwork is known as ‘anshumabhed agama’ and ‘uttarakamika agama’, as mentioned in Nataya Shastra, holding Agni (fire) in his left back hand, the front hand in gajahasta (elephant hand) or dandahasta (stick hand) mudra, the front right hand with a wrapped snake that is in abhaya (fear not) mudra while pointing to a Sutra text, and the back hand holding a musical instrument, usually a damaru. This form is featured in many of the major Sanatan Dharma temples.
In this deity, the fingers, ankles, neck, face, head, ear lobes and dress are shown with symbolic implements, which vary from the historic period and region. His dance is known as Tandava. Lord Bholenath is surrounded by a ring of fire all around him. Nataraja dances upon an endocrine mystery who is lying on a lotus pedestal lifting his left leg up. The short limbed stocky eye popping dwarf, Apasmara with possible mental retardation with a name that suggests epilepsy throws open a host of endocrine diagnoses. This character symbolizes spiritual ignorance and nonsensical speech. Here is one view of the medical mystery under Shiva's dancing feet.
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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