Lord Shiva, the supreme god is worshipped in his aniconic form, the linga, but one of his iconic forms of Tandava is also worshipped, called Nataraja.
Shiva in this form represents the continuous cycle of creation, preservation and destruction. He is symbolized as the Lord of dance and shows the connection between religion and art.
Right hand in Abhaya Mudra blesses for fearlessness and left hand points downwards towards the right foot.
The other two arms have damru (drum) and respectively. Sound produced from damru forms the entire structure of Sanskrit grammar and is responsible for evolution.
Fire is the pralayagini that destroys the world at the time of dissolution. Left leg is raised high in dance posture and right leg is bent and kept on demon Apasmara Purusa who signifies ignorance. Snake wrapped around his hand is symbolic of death and Shiva wins over it. Matted hair spread out on both sides showing his powerful and vigorous form.
The third eye on the forehead expresses his ultimate knowledge and wisdom. He is shown as dancing within a thick circular artistic closed arch of flames called prabha mandala; the cosmic fire of creation and destruction. There is a peacock style pattern downwards at the end on both sides highlighting its beauty and grace.
This brass sculpture is very finely designed with accurate measures, postures, lines and curves. The apparel, ornaments and unique patterned long crown like a temple are the major highlights.
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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