13" Lord Shiva as Nataraja | Handmade | Brass Statue | Made In India

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Lord Nataraja's dance is an exuberant manifestation of divine energy. That is why his dance is also known as Tandava, which means destruction. Shiva's dance brings destruction to all that is false and creates a new beginning. This beautifully crafted brass statue captures lord Nataraja dripped in the divine bliss of his dance. The lord is illustrated as dancing in a ring of fire, with his clothes and hair spreading all around him, signifying the intensity of his movements. The upper two hands of the lord are holding a Damru (Shiva's musical instrument) and a flame of fire, which establishes the lord as a dispeller of darkness. His two lower hands along with his slightly raised left leg are completing his dance posture. Adorned with exquisite pieces of jewellery, the face of the lord looks calm and serene as ever. As if unaffected by the turbulence of his Tandava.

This form of Shiva is specially worshipped by those who practice dance and other performing arts. They revere the statue of Lord Nataraja as their Guru (master). Besides the profound symbolism that it carries, the sculpture is an exemplary work of art in itself, enough to mesmerise the eyes that fall upon it.

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.

• Another way is to cleanse the statue with mild soap, warm water, and a cotton cloth. You must go to every inch of the statue and even to the crevices and cracks. After this, clean the article with a dry towel to wipe off pools of water left on the surface.

• 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.