10'' Shiva Tandava (Dancing Shiva) | Stone Statue

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	WSA497
	STONE STATUE FROM SOUTH INDIA (MAHABALIPURAM)
	Height: 10 inch
	Width: 7 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 4 kg

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MADE IN INDIA.

The Cosmic Dance of Creation and Destruction

This exquisite stone statue captures the powerful and dynamic form of Lord Shiva in his cosmic dance, the Tandava. Revered as the Destroyer and Transformer within the Hindu Trimurti, Shiva's dance is not merely an act of destruction but a vital force that propels the universe forward, ushering in cycles of creation and renewal. The statue, crafted from stone in the traditional style of South India, specifically Mahabalipuram, an ancient port town famed for its monolithic rock-cut temples and sculptures, embodies the deep spiritual and artistic heritage of the region. The eleven-inch representation of the Shiva Tandava is a masterful depiction of divine energy. Shiva, with his multiple arms outstretched, is shown in a vigorous pose, his body a conduit for immense cosmic power. Each hand, meticulously carved, holds significant symbolism. Some hands carry the tools of his divine dominion: a drum (damaru), whose rhythmic beat signifies the pulse of creation and the passage of time; a flame (agni), representing purification and transformation, capable of both creation and annihilation; and a trident (trishul), a symbol of his three aspects—creation, preservation, and destruction. Other hands are in mudras, or symbolic gestures, conveying blessings, protection, or the forceful movement of his dance.

Symbolism of the Serpent and the Fiery Halo

The presence of the serpent coiled around one of Shiva's arms is profoundly symbolic. The serpent, often associated with Kundalini energy, represents primal spiritual energy that lies dormant within the human body. Shiva, as the master of this energy, awakens it, symbolizing spiritual evolution and transcendence. The serpent also signifies ego, illusion, and the cycle of birth and death, all of which are subdued and controlled by Shiva. Encompassing the dancing deity is a resplendent halo, intricately carved to suggest a nimbus of fire. This fiery aureole is emblematic of the vast cosmic fire that Shiva commands, signifying the destruction of ignorance, illusion, and the material world, paving the way for a new beginning. The sheer dynamism of the pose, with one leg raised and the other firmly planted, suggests the perpetual motion of the cosmos, where everything is in a constant state of flux, orchestrated by Shiva's divine rhythm. This statue is not just an object of art but a profound representation of the cyclical nature of existence and the transformative power of the divine.