The undying image of the dancing Lord Shiva. The omnipotent, all-annihilating deity breaks into tandava, the name given to His divine dance routine.
While His image as the Nataraja, the stance of the raudra tandava, is the more widely known of the two, the one that you see on this page is the ananda tandava.
There are many types of tandava expounded in the texts; of these, the ananda tandava refers to the tandava inspired by bliss (‘ananda’) or prolonged happiness.
An upturned lotus bloom rests on a multi-tiered, quadrilateral plinth. On its gigantic pistil dances the Lord. He is balanced on a single leg, the left one, while the right one is raised at a sharp angle behind Him. The skyward facing sole of the raised foot is on the same level as the crown on Shiva’s head.
The anterior hands are opened wide on either side of the torso, the angle of the wrists making them look like the wings of a paralokiya (otherworldly), wide-winged creature. The posterior hands are also opened wide: each hand bears the damroo and a quantum of flame, the signature Shaivite implements indicative of life-giving destruction.
From the right of the hip descends a length of sash, the hem of which reaches all the way down to the pedestal. This adds a semblance of balance to the dancing figure. Despite the passion of the ananda tandava, the composure of Lord Shiva is one of divine equanimity.
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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