Lord Shiva, is the highest of all beings that ever set foot on this land. And contrary to the general perception, the realised beings don't live in another dimension of existence. Rather, they live free of all dimensions. Neither they cling to one, nor they oppose the other. That is why, Shiva, the greatest of all meditators, could also be found dancing in limitless ecstasy. When he is meditating, he is still as silence. But when he is dancing, his energies know no bounds. That is the Nataraja form of Shiva, which means "the king of dancers". He is revered as the deity of dance and other performing arts in this form.
In his Natarajan form, Shiva can do both the dance of creation of destruction, which symbolises the duality of our existence. Shiva dances with his complete self, leaving no corners of his being untouched, making his dance the most exuberant play of energy. Holding the Nataraja pose, the lord looks extremely powerful, determined, and in complete control of the existence.
This beautiful bronze statue illustrates the lord holding this powerful Nataraja posture, and at the same time, making him look extremely delicate and full of divinity. The statue has been hand-made with dutiful care by the brilliant craftsmen of Swamimalai. This is an exemplary work in which the lord could be seen dancing amidst a ring of fire with his clothes and hair spread around him due to the intensity of his movements. While his right leg is set upon a demon who symbolises ignorance, his left leg is held in mid-air crossing towards his right leg. He is holding a Damru in his upper right through which the cosmic sound emanates, and the left holding fire, to dispel the darkness of ignorance. His lower hands are in complete synchronicity with his posture giving him a heart-pervading appearance. The lord is wrapped in beautiful clothes and elegant jewelleries. In contrast to his body, his face looks perfectly still and serene.
Lord Nataraja is one of the most beautiful and divine forms of Shiva. His very aura embodies elegance and exuberance. This beautiful statue conveys the very essence of the lord, that is vibrancy in the body, and silence in the heart
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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