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Shiva as Nataraja
Shiva as Nataraja Price: $759.00
Shipping: $39.00

Dimensions: 18"H

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The symbolism of Shiva Nataraja is religion, art and science merged as one. In God's endless dance of creation, preservation, destruction and paired graces is hidden a deep understanding of our universe. Bhashya Nataraja, the King of Dance, has four arms. The upper right hand holds the drum from which creation issues forth.  The lower right hand is raised in blessing, betokening preservation.  The upper left hand holds a flame, which is destruction, the dissolution of form.  The right leg, representing obscuring grace, stands upon Apasmarapurusha, a soul temporarily earth-bound by its own sloth, confusion and forgetfulness.  The uplifted left leg is revealing grace, which releases the mature soul from bondage.  The lower left hand gestures toward that holy foot in assurance that Shiva's grace is the refuge for everyone, the way to liberation.  The circle of fire represents the cosmos and most especially consciousness.  The all-devouring form looming above is Mahakala, "Great Time."  The cobra around Nataraja's waist is kundalini shakti, the soul-impelling cosmic power resident within all.  Nataraja's dance is not just a symbol.  It is taking place within each of us, at the atomic level, this very moment.

Made of polished South Indian Bronze in the Lost Wax method.

This bronze sculpture has been polished after casting giving it a golden shine.  Polished bronze pieces are often used in temples.  Temples prefer the polished bronze icons because the rituals involved in puja often involve bathing the bronze deity, which naturally removes the bronze patina of an older piece.  Over time and with no periodic care the golden polish will naturally dull to form a dark patina that is naturally found on aged bronze.

Sculpture weighs 19 pounds.

This product will be shipped directly from the manufacturer. Please note the special requirements and restrictions below:

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  • This product ships to continental US states only.

  • This product ships separately from the other items in your order.

  • Express shipping is not available for this product. 

  • Allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.


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