Sandalwood Carved Dancing Shiva Statue

Sandalwood Carved Dancing Shiva Statue – Ganga Descent Theme Artist: Mohit JangidMaterial: SandalwoodSize: 18" inchesOrigin: Jaipur, RajasthanForm Depicted: Nataraja Shiva with Ganga Avataram (Descent of the Ganges) Artistic & Mythological Description: This intricately handcrafted sandalwood statue showcases Lord Shiva in a divine dancing posture (Nataraja), carved with remarkable precision by Mohit Jangid, using a single block of pure sandalwood. The sculpture goes beyond just a dance pose—it beautifully narrates the sacred story of the Ganga's descent from the heavens to Earth. Lord Shiva is depicted with four hands, each symbolizing aspects of cosmic rhythm and protection. One of the most spiritually significant details is the flow of River Ganga emerging from his matted hair (jata). This powerful moment represents the Ganga Avataran, when Shiva received the mighty river to dampen its fierce descent, preventing the Earth from being destroyed. According to mythology, King Bhagir