This sculpture represents Shiva’s wild form of Urdhava Tandava, with one leg artfully raised above his head and one left hand majestically over his head.
Once goddess Kali, the patron of Thillai forest challenged lord Shiva for a dance contest on a condition that the loser had to leave the forest.
The contest was judged by lord Vishnu and it went on for hours on equal level, so to win the battle, Shiva performed this posture of leg lifted over his head in the Ananda Thandavam; Kali being a respectable woman, denied to go into this compromising position and accepted her defeat.
The tranquil slight smile and passive gestures on his face represent his inner joy of winning the contest.
The demon dwarf who lies on this unique multilayered carved pedestal personifies ignorance and Shiva dancing on him is symbolic of destruction of all ignorances from the world. Eight armed Shiva holds his symbolic weapons of trishula, drum, fire, snake and a cup with the primary right hand in abhaya mudra. He is enclosed within a fiery Kirtimukha arch or a prabhamandala that is carved in utmost perfection and beauty.
Shiva, the Supreme Being is surrounded by snakes all around- in his hand, around his neck and other tied on his legs and arms signifying his power to suppress death (snake symbolizes death). Ganga flows out from his matted locks with rope-like strands that peep from behind; garbed in perfect garments; Shiva’s Urdhava Tandava is the most unique and difficult postures to be initiated.
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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