Shiva Manifested as Bhairava

$330
Item Code: ZJ75
Specifications:
Brass Statue
Height: 14.4 inch
Width: 9 inch
Depth: 5 inch
Weight: 5.60 kg
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This unique bronze cast in typical South Indian style, though representing apparently the Bhairava form of Shiva, is somewhat differently an innovative manifestation of Him. While casting his image of Shiva the artist has been guided by His all pervading and assimilating form which is the primeval source of the entire creation. He is one of the Great Trinity, but to the artist in consonance with Deva-Devata Upanishada (shloka 16) He is One but without a second. He is the Supreme Being and the only Absolute Reality. He is Pati, our Lord, immanent and transcendent. To create, preserve, destroy, conceal and reveal, the powers of Trinity, are His powers. While creating his image of Shiva the artist has hence combined in his form here attributes of both Brahma and Vishnu as it is only in Shiva's form that they both exist. It is a well founded principle that Vishnu has double of Brahma's life span and Shiva has four times more that that of Vishnu. The image has been endowed with Vishnu's crown and Brahma's beard and moustaches. The motif of Shesh, an element of Vaishnava iconography, finial like adorns the apex of the framing niche.

This icon represents Shiva's head in 'Linga' or phallus format, His most popular and the earliest votive manifestation. While giving to alloy its form, the artist seems to have in his conscious mind the sharpest features and the finest proportions to attribute his image with, but his semi-conscious, or unconscious mind which considered Shiva's manifestation in 'Linga' form as the essence of Shiva, led him to blend with his visualization of the great Lord the dimensions and perspectives of 'Linga'. The base or the pedestal he has used to consecrate his Shiva head has been cast in the shape of 'yoni' or vulva, the usual base of Shiva-lingam. The large massive snake coiling around gives to this base necessary depth and a defining circumference to let it look like 'yoni'. Shiva's towering crown or head-dress is hardly in Shaivite tradition. Save for the flames of fire topping it, this head-dress is essentially Vaishnava. Such head dress, a well defined attribute of the iconography of Lord Vishnu, has been used to enhance the height perspective.

It is not only in shape or in profile that the representation tends to be phallus like. Artist's emphasis on synthesizing the two sets of Shaivite cult is otherwise too as well defined. He extensively uses the fire symbol to denote 'Linga' as the inherent and essential constituent of Shiva in whatever form He is manifested. The "Lingayata' cult, which is more prevalent in South, perceives Shiva as 'Linga' and 'Anga'. 'Linga' is Shiva's essential apparent form whereas 'Anga' is His essential being. The Lingayata believes that it is only in 'Linga' that the 'Anga' may be perceived, worshipped and realized.

The framing niche or the halo around the sacred head has all over flames of fire rising from it. In Shaivite tradition 'Linga' and fire are synonymous. 'Shivalinga' has at least six manifestations of which the 'Jyotirlinga', that is, the phallus created of flame, alone is the 'Mahalinga'. As the legendary tradition has it, it was only as a column of fire that the Shivalinga first appeared. The artist seems to be led by the 'Lingayata' cult of South or by similar other traditions. He has hence created his image of Shiva with all characteristic features, sharp nose, well defined neck, comely lips, large meditating eyes, a 'tripunda' painted forehead and slanting angular face, in peculiar South Indian iconographic style, but with inherent 'Linga' dimensions dominating the total appearance.

This description by Prof. P.C. Jain. Prof. Jain specializes in the aesthetics of literature and is the author of numerous books on Indian art and culture.

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.

 

  • The best and simplest way to maintain a brass statue is to clean it at least twice a week using a soft cloth or cotton rag. This will prevent dust from accumulating on the surface. Dusting is especially important for outdoor statues since it is prone to dust accumulation much more than indoors.

 

 

  • To give a natural shine and luster to the statue, you may apply coconut or olive oil using cotton on every portion. You can use a toothbrush to get to the small crevices but do not be too harsh. This will make the brass statue appear fresh and new with a polished look.


  • 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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