11" Lord Shiva As Nataraja In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

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Shiva Nataraja is depicted to provide his music as he holds a small drum, the damaru, in his upper right hand, which not only provides rhythm but also reiterates that it made the first sounds of creation. The beat of the drum is also considered to provide the heartbeat of the cosmos, the Maya. Shiva's upper left-hand holds the Agni, the divine fire, which can destroy the universe. Shiva's lower right-hand makes the Abhaya mudra gesture of blessing, which calms all fear, and the lower-left arm sweeps across his torso with the hand pointing to his left foot in the gesture of gajahasta, the symbol of salvation and liberation. Shiva's right foot is shown stamping on the dwarf figure Apasmara Purusha, who holds a cobra and who represents illusion and ignorance, leading humanity away from the truth. Shiva's locks contain a skull, a datura blossom, and a crescent moon. More prominent is the figure of Ganga, the goddess of the river Ganges, on Shiva Nataraja's locks.

Shiva Nataraja wears only a short dhoti, which is tied around his waist with a sash. The two ends of the sash billow to the god's dancing movement and reach out to join the ring of fire.

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.

• The best and simplest way to maintain a brass statue is to clean it at least twice a week using a soft cloth or cotton rag. This will prevent dust from accumulating on the surface. Dusting is especially important for outdoor statues since it is prone to dust accumulation much more than indoors.

• Another way is to cleanse the statue with mild soap, warm water, and a cotton cloth. You must go to every inch of the statue and even to the crevices and cracks. After this, clean the article with a dry towel to wipe off pools of water left on the surface.

• To give a natural shine and luster to the statue, you may apply coconut or olive oil using cotton on every portion. You can use a toothbrush to get to the small crevices but do not be too harsh. This will make the brass statue appear fresh and new with a polished look.

• 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.