Carved Cedar Wood Statues from South India

Adored as a heavenly tree, and known as the "Wood of the Gods", the name of the Himalayan Cedarwood comes from the Sanskrit expression, 'Devadāru.' Deva stands for heavenly or God; dāru stands for wood and tree. As per Hindu folklore, Kamadeva, the divine force of love, struck the considerable Lord Shiva with a bolt as he reflected under a deodāra tree. His expectation was having Shiva become hopelessly enamored with Parvati. While Shiva became captivated with Parvati, he was shocked at his unexpected change in conduct. Shiva ended up being furious, understanding his vigor was because of Kamadeva's bolt.

He looked for him, opened his third eye, and burnt Kamadeva. In light of this legend, the Himalayan cedar tree remains firmly associated with the worship of Lord Shiva in the Himalayas. Due to its qualities (size, width, life expectancy), the cedar has turned into an image of significance, respectability, solidarity, and honesty. Cedar has been utilized for recuperating, sanitization, and otherworldly protection for millennia. Like Sage and Sweetgrass, Cedar drives out bad energy and ushers in positivity and goodness. Cedar, when burnt, is a purifier, purifying the region wherein it is scorched and emanating a charming aroma. The beautiful Cedarwood is resistant to decay, insects, and moisture. 

The cedar tree has been venerated for its otherworldly importance for millennia. Its wood was utilized for the entryways of hallowed temples and burnt in purifying ceremonies for decontamination. The tree was remembered to house significant divine beings and to be an entry to higher domains of spirituality. Statues and Sculptures of Gods and Goddesses built out of Cedar Wood are believed to usher happiness, prosperity, wealth, and positivity into the lives of devotees. 

FAQs

Q1. What does Cedar Wood symbolize?

The evergreen cedar tree is an image of perseverance, timeless life, and eternality. One wouldn't be astonished to figure out that civilizations as old as the Egyptians utilized cedar to embalm their dead. The cedar tree represents strength, and in Lebanon, the tree represents a significant cultural sign consequently. Writers and specialists have conveyed the tree as an indication of solidarity and endlessness, particularly given the tree's perseverance through wild times of history.

Q2. Is Cedarwood good for carving statues or sculptures?

Cedarwood is an awesome choice for statue or sculpture carving. Cedar has alternate varieties, for example, yellow cedar which is smooth and fragrant when cut, red cedar which is harder to cut yet has a beautiful red tone, and white cedar which is appropriate for practically a wide range of cutting. Cedar is strong. Cedar flourishes in clammy environments, empowering it to endure many circumstances. It is soundproof. Cedar is a permeable wood, which empowers it to absorb noise. Cedar is a natural bug repellent and is beautiful to look at.