28" The Beauty Of Lord Nataraja In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

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The tandava of Lord Shiva causes the downfall of Apasmara. The epileptic creature, personification of avidya (roughly translates to ignorance), lies powerless beneath the feet of the dancing Mahadeva, symbolic of the predominance of satyam (the eternal truth or wisdom). Also, the presence of Lord Shiva - with the creative Damru and the destructive flame in His posterior hands, in the centre of an aureole of a ring of flames - inspires the devotee with love and shraddha for the Lord (Shivam).

Finally, the aesthetics (sundaram) of this one-of-a-kind iconography is unparalleled in art anywhere in the world. From the mudra of His limbs and the curvaceous snakes wound around His body, the lateral prominences balance the long, lissome physique of the Lord. The flaying locks and a crown of multiple-hooded snakes frame the handsomely carved countenance. Note how the traditional multi-tiered pedestal adds balance to the Nataraja composition.

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.