Shiva is the embodiment of tamas, the centrifugal inertia, the tendency towards dispersion, towards disintegration and annihilation.
The Nataraja, significantly carved with extra arms, in exaggerated and humanly impossible attitudes is symbolic, tending to show more of the power and strength over other than the marvels of a dancing feat.
Shiva dances, surrounded by fire which destroys ignorance while evoking creation with the sound of his double-sided drum.
He crushes underfoot the dwarf demon Apasmara, the symbol of ignorance, while simultaneously showing mercy by raising his palm, a calming gesture, and pointing with his foot to indicate where the worshipper may take refuge.
Lord Shiva expresses not just the movement of the dance but reveals the five elements: earth, wind, fire, water and space. The lotus at the pedestal is a symbol of water and of earth; the wind catches Shiva's sash and hair; fire is expressed by the flaming disc, symbolic of the sun, which surrounds the dancing figure and water is expressed by the river Ganga which flows through his matted hair.
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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