Description: Natraj Metal Sculpture Dancing God Siva Statue Hindu Shiva Temple Figurine Murti Size: 13.5” High, 11” Width 3.5” depth Material : Solid Metal (Alloy of Copper & Aluminium) The dance of Shiva in Tillai, the traditional name for Chidambaram, forms the motif for all the depictions of Shiva as Nataraja. He is also known as "Sabesan" which splits as "Sabayil aadum eesan" in Tamil which means "The Lord who dances on the dais". The form is present in most Shiva temples in South India, and is the prime deity in the famous Thillai Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram. The sculpture is usually made in bronze, with Shiva dancing in an aureole of flames, lifting his left leg (or in rare cases, the right leg) and balancing over a demon or dwarf (Muyalaka) who symbolizes ignorance. It is a well known sculptural symbol in India and popularly used as a symbol of Indian culture. Basically it represents the form of angry Lord Shiva that danced furiously after death of Sati, his other half. The two most common forms of Shiva's dance are the Lasya (the gentle form of dance), associated with the creation of the world, and theTandava (the violent and dangerous dance), associated with the destruction of weary worldviews – weary perspectives and lifestyles. In essence, the Lasya and the Tandava are just two aspects of Shiva's nature; for he destroys in order to create, tearing down to build again. In Hinduism, Shiva is referred as the destroyer and is responsible for change in the form of death and also transformation and transcendence. It is truly a well-made product and an excellent representation of Asian Art, very much worthy of your art collection or as the center piece for your personal altar. Piece is in Excellent condition. Verdigris on the copper adds to its beauty.
Price: 85 USD
Location: Maplewood, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-11-26T11:59:34.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Religion: Hinduism
Country/Region of Manufacture: India
Handmade: Yes
