The tandava aspect of Shiva – or his dance form – has had an infamous history that stretches from the most ancient of Indian texts like the Natyashastra to present day Hindu thought and society, for it is in the embodiment of such movement that Shiva represents the creative and destructive energies of the world.
The ‘sthapati’ has beautifully crafted this bronze sculpture in an agile, active, and dynamic manner, truly capturing the presence of Shiva.
His majestic four arms interact with his body, as well as hold onto his major attributes – the ‘damru,’ from which echoes the galactic sound of creation, and the eternal flame that cleanses the soul of the Shaivite devotee.
Shiva is modeled with his knees bent, standing on a raised lotus pedestal, and is shown wearing simple articles of clothing. He is the eternal wandering ascetic, not tied to material wants and illusions, and in his tandava we see him overcoming the vices of life. By paying service and piety to Shiva’s image as thus, we truly appreciate the aesthetic and religious form the sculptor has rendered in the ‘madhuchista vidhana’ fashion, presenting Shiva with a high-topped bun, ‘prabhamandala,’ jewellery, and ‘dhoti’ – all further resonating with Shiva’s royally divine status as part of the Trimurti of Hinduism.
Eternal Brilliance Unveiled: The Mystique of Panchaloha Bronze and Artful Maintenance Rituals
Bronze is a metal alloy that has the primary composition of Copper and Tin. There is also an addition of other metals such as Manganese, Aluminium, Nickel, and some non-metals such as Phosphorus. This composition of several metals and non-metals makes Bronze an extremely durable and strong metal alloy. It is for this reason that Bronze is extensively used for casting sculptures and statues. Since Bronze has a low melting point, it usually tends to fill in the finest details of a mould and when it cools down, it shrinks a little that makes it easier to separate from the mould.
" If you happen to have a bronze statue, simply use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or any other natural oil to clean the statue. "
A village named Swamimalai in South India is especially known for exceptionally well-crafted Bronze icons of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The skilled artisans of this place use Panchaloha Bronze for casting the icons. Panchaloha Bronze is made of five metals; Copper, Zinc, Lead, and small quantities of Gold and Silver. Zinc gives a golden hue to the finished figure and Lead makes the alloy softer for the easy application of a chisel and hammer. The common technique for producing these statues and sculptures is the “Lost-wax” method. Because of the high durability of bronze sculptures and statues, less maintenance is required, and can still last up to many decades.
Exotic India takes great pride in its collection of hand-picked Panchaloha Statues. You will find the murtis of Gods (Krishna, Hanuman, Narasimha, Ganesha, Nataraja, and Kartikeya) and Goddesses (Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Parvati), and Buddha statues. You can also buy Ritual paraphernalia (Wicks lamp, Puja Kalash, Cymbals, and Puja Flag) on the website. All these statues and items have been made with a lot of care and attention, giving them a flawless finish. Their fine carving detail represents the rich tradition of India.
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