Lord Shiva is revered as one of the Supreme Beings who creates, protects and transforms the universe. He as a great acetic concentrates on meditation as a means to find perfect happiness.
This brass statue depicts Lord Shiva performing his cosmic Tandava called Anandatandava, on a stylized lotus pedestal; although posture of his legs is unusually carved while in Tandava, but the hand mudra and that expression of eternal bliss symbolizes the cosmic rhythm of birth and death.
The vibes arousing from this dance creates an interplay of dynamic and static flow of divine energy. Exotic India provides you with an amazing collection of this sculpture in two unique colors of glossy blend of brown and gold giving it an antique look and a smoky grey body all adorned in light green and bright golden hue.
Shiva is garbed in a short golden dhoti chiseled in beautiful patterns along with a thick ethnically carved kamarband that has its ends flowing from the sides; along with an ornamentation of lavish jewels, he is also ornated with serpents, coiled around his hand and leg as a symbol of him overpowering death (snake symbolizes death). Chaturbhuja holds a damru and fire in his posterior hands identifying the sounds of cosmic energy and destruction for purification respectively. This sculpture is glorified with a haloed long crown decorated with a crescent moon on the right and Ganga in the centre to splash its religious waters.
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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