A one-of-a-kind Lord Nataraja to uplift the aesthetics and ethos of your space. Divine author of the natyashastras, India’s classical treatise on the performing arts, and Lord (‘raja’) of the art itself (‘nata’), the iconography that you see on this page deviates from the norm.
Yet it is replete with the quintessential elements of the presence of Lord Shiva. To begin with, the signature stance of Nataraja is intact - hands in the abhaya (fearlessness) and gajahasta (elephant) mudras, a leg raised mid-air and the other pressing down upon the poor Apasmara, the personification of avidya.
A few things about the central Mahadeva figure in this composition are not found in run-of-the-mill Nataraja murtis. Instead of a halo, a raging fire ascends at the back of His head. His attire and adornments are more in keeping with His status as divine householder Umapati Shiva, than with His ascetic aspect usually visualised in little more than a tiger-skin loincloth and a bunch of rudrakshas. From the long, slender digits of His hands and feet to the crown of tresses sitting on His head, the sculptor has poured a paid great attention to detail in each aspect of this murti.
Upon a multi-tiered pedestal engraved with statement lotus petals stands a superfine aureole. It is a solid number with a chequered body, hemmed in by a circular band of minimalistic curvaceous engravings. The outer circumference of the same is set with discrete flames, symbolic of annihilation. An unusual Kirtimukham, complete with hands and nose and some semblance of a body, completes the aureole.
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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