Friday, 23. May 2008
Lotus Sculpture

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In five of his eight hands he holds a noose, mace, drum, cobra and trident. The trident represents the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. It is also said to represent the threefold qualities of nature: creation, preservation and destruction. He holds a cobra symbolizing the power he has over the most deadly of creatures. Snakes are also used to symbolize the Hindu dogma of reincarnation. The drum represents the rhythmic sound to which Shiva dances and ceaselessly recreates the universe.

The front left hand is in the abhaya-mudra, the "fear not" gesture, made by holding the palm outward with fingers pointing up. The front right arm is across the chest in the gahahasta (elephant trunk) pose, with the wrist limp and the fingers pointed downward toward the demon Apasmara.


More about Hindu God Lord Shiva - The Destroyer

The “Lost Wax Method” is the only technique used by the artisans of Lotus Sculpture to create our Bronze statues. All of the artwork is one of a kind and is never reproduced on a large scale. Bronze casting in south India and Bangladesh is a skill passed on from generation to generation. Lotus Sculpture's artisans are the descendants of the famous Chola and Pala schools of bronze casting of 8th to 13th centuries. Lotus Sculpture assures you that our sculptures are the best quality coming out India and Bangladesh today.

To give you an idea of the amount of time and delicate work that goes into the production of each piece we would like to outline the creation process for you.

Picture: Radha With Krishna Playing Flute

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Since the 8th century with the rise of the Pala and Chola empire in South India and Bangladesh bronze statues have played a key role in shaping the mythology surrounding the Hindu religion and the Hindu gods. They have given the people a tangible deity to worship as well as bringing the stories surrounding the Hindu gods into their lives. Now you have the opportunity to experience the height of bronze sculpture by bringing bronze statues of Hindu gods and Buddha statues into your home or garden.

Looking for a special sculpture? Lotus Sculpture carries the largest selection of hand made Hindu and Buddhist sculpture available. From hand made, lost wax method bronze to hand carved wood, marble and granite sculpture.


This is more than a shop: with a lot of informations about the various gods and a blog of news and stories.
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