24” Bronze Mrityunjaya Shiva Lost-Wax Method Sculpture Shiva as the Destroyer of Death

Material: Bronze Make: Bronze cast made using the Lost-wax method in Swamimalai Finish: Antique Dimensions: 24.0 inch Height X 16.5 inch Width X 13.25 inch Base depth Weight: 56.0 kg/ 123.0 lbs Shipping and delivery: 8 - 10 business days Product description: Shiva, also known as Mahadeva, is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, along with Lord Brahma the creator, and Lord Vishnu the protector. Mrityunjaya Shiva (Mrityu in Sanskrit means “death”, and jaya means “victory”)is a form of Shiva as the destroyer of death, which is explained in the story of Markandeya where Shiva kills Yama (God of death) to protect his ardent devotee Markandeya. Mrityunjaya mantra is one of the most powerful mantras in Hinduism found in Rig Veda is dedicated to Lord Shiva, often chanted for healing incurable diseases, spiritual well-being and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. People believe that regular recitation of this mantra can bestow divine blessings, and protect the chanter from the fe