Nataraja is the divine dancer of the Hindu God Shiva and embodies the spiritual medium of creation, destruction and preservation of the universe. He also represents the cosmic connection between the arts and religion.
The brass statue of Nataraja is poised in an elegant dance pose called Tandavam or Nadanta. Set in a flaming halo, his upper right hand holds the damaru, a small handheld hourglass drum representing the cosmic sounds, while his upper left hand holds the agni, fire symbolizing protector of humanity.
The steady open palm of the right forehand conveys assurance and confidence that dispels fear, while the other lower left hand pointing downwards says he is the creator of maya, illusion of the phenomenal world.
The origins of Nataraja and the Lord Shiva could be traced back to thousands of years ago. However in today’s world, he is best recognized for his blissful dance. Exotic India Art has sourced for this elegant piece for its true devotee to be blessed with courage, strength and protection. When lifted, the weighted brass statue has heft, signifying groundedness and importance. In today’s world of distractions and noise, the Nataraja statue gives a peaceful and calming guidance to navigate through the chaos.
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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