Siva at a New Scale
Aum Namah Sivaya
The Aadheenam recently received a small wooden crate from Arizona. Inside we discovered an incredible miniature version of the large bronze Sadasiva statue which currently graces the gardens in front of Kadavul Temple. As you may know, this masterful work was first made in clay by Natalie Levin—a highly skilled and mystically inclined artist living in Tucson. The larger bronze was cast over a year ago and one of two copies was sent to Kauai. This smaller version is a result of a digital scan. When creating a metal work from 3D, the scan of the object is first 3D printed. That printed version is then used to create a mold from which a metal version can be created. This process, coupled with the meditative attentions of the sculptress, allows for unusually intricate details. And that's not the most remarkable aspect, which is the trenchant darshan that radiates from the murti. Sadasiva, as you know, is perhaps the most mystical form of God Siva, with layers and layers of spiritual symbolism that provide a visual summary of Saiva Siddhanta philosophy and theology.
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November 4th, 2020 at 5:13 pm
Hats off to Ms Natalie for the Diviine smile on that Beautiful work of Art. May Shiva’s smile bring joy upon this Earth. Om Namah Sivayam.
November 5th, 2020 at 5:27 am
Aum Siva, Siva!
Aum Namasivaya!
Aum Shanthi!
Anpudan (With Love),
Sivathondan,
T.Sivayogapathy.
Toronto.
November 5th, 2020 at 8:06 am
Can’t wait to come see this beautiful little replica..
November 6th, 2020 at 6:06 am
Awe inspiring.Aum Namah Shivaya!
November 6th, 2020 at 6:19 am
Aum Namasivaya Aum
No words can describe the beauty! The darshan emanating.
November 6th, 2020 at 6:41 am
Aum Nama Sivaya! I feel so happy that you can feel the darshan! Such a blessing for all…in the many hours of creation, chanting Sadasiva’s sloka and praying that Siva’s grace be felt through this murthi, the fact that you are commenting such brings me great joy.
November 12th, 2020 at 7:48 am
It would be so amazing it there could be a limited addition of this beautiful representation produced as a fundraiser for Iravan.