9'' Shiva Tandava | Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) | Panchaloha Bronze from Swamimalai

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Name: 9'' Shiva Tandava | Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) | Panchaloha Bronze from Swamimalai
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: PHC269
Price: 385.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$385

Only 1 available

It is in the dance of the supreme being that the universe comes into its own, and it is the blissful manifestation of Shiva, performing the ‘ananda tandava’ witnessed here, that sustains the rhythm of the world, balancing ‘dharma’ against the ‘adharma.’ To visualise the eternal destroyer of the cosmos in his gracefully sinuous body is for the devout Shaivite to receive all sorts of reassurances and understanding of the world.

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Specifications

	PHC269
	Bronze
	Dimensions: 9 inch Height X 6 inch Width X 3.5 inch Depth
	Weight: 1.80 kg

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Shiva’s eternal presence as the celestial dancer has been documented well within the tenets of Hinduism – from the rock caves of Elephanta to the bronze casts from the Chola dynasty, and this wonderful manifestation from the hands of the ‘sthapati’ from Swamimalai pays an honourable tribute to our Indic traditions. Executed in the historical ‘madhuchista vidhana’ lost wax technique, we see the four-armed Shiva carrying the ‘damru’ in his right hand – from which spurs the cosmos into existence, its first vibration presenting the primordial ‘Om’ – and carrying the eternal flame in his left hand, which cleanses the impurities of the soul. The fluid movement of his other two free hands compliments the torsion of his body as he dances on the raised double lotus platform.

Interestingly, in this ‘nadanta’ ‘panchaloha’ image, we do not arrive at any evidence of the famous episode of Shiva performing his ‘tandava’ at Chidambaram, vanquishing the three miseries manifested in the tiger, the serpent, and the dwarf. Nevertheless, Shiva’s image as the reclusive ascetic is beautifully presented with his inornate garb covering him, and the sparse jewellery that is spread over his body. The dance of Shiva is not decorative – it is performative, it is active, and it is in all of us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?

A. Panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid. To know more about how bronze statues are made, please read our article on Panchaloha Bronze Statues. Whereas, brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow.
Q. Can I see the original photo of the product ?

A. For original pictures of the statue, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.
Q. Can I return the statue ?

A. Of course you can return a statue. Returns need to be initiated within seven (7) days after delivery. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more about our Return Policy, please visit Return Policy.
Q. Can you customise the statue for me ?

A. For any customisation, a new bronze statue has to be made. To know more, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.