Shiva the Hindu god of destruction is also known as Nataraja, the Lord of Dancers (In Sanskrit Nata means dance and raja means Lord). The visual image of Nataraja achieved canonical form in the bronzes cast under the Chola dynasty in the tenth century AD, and then continued to be reproduced in metal, stone and other substances right up to the present times. The image of Nataraja is often said to be the supreme statement of Hindu art.
With his right foot crushing the dwarf of ignorance crouching on the lotus, Shiva throws up his left leg (urdhvajanu) across his body. With one of his right hands, he reassures the devotee, while the corresponding left arm is brought across the body in karihasta mudra to point to the raised left foot as the source of salvation. The second right hand plays the small hand drum (damaru) to signify the rhythm of creation, while fire in the corresponding left hand exhibiting the half-moon gesture is the agent of destruction as well as purification. The surrounding ring of fire represents the cyclical motion of the cosmos.
Apart from the legs and arms, the sense of movement is graphically conveyed by the stylized hair flying on both sides of the head and the long end of the sash, which also fills some of the empty space.
This image was cast in the small town of Aligarh, situated in the heart of India.
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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