Unbelievable Stone Sculpture: Nataraja Statue in Pink Stone

A tale of spirituality, art, and beauty – The Stone Carving from Odisha

The Nataraja statue in pink stone is a breathtaking masterpiece of divine artistry, capturing Lord Shiva in his cosmic dance form. The art of stone carving is probably most eye-catching in the rock-cut sculptures of various temples of Odisha. The art of stone carving is an ancient practice dating back to the 13th century when Odisha was ruled by different dynasties, and that diversity of culture is reflected in the craft. Intricate sculpting and exquisite carvings were done on sandstone, soapstone, serpentinite, markana, marble, and granite.

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The artisans skilled in this craft are known as ‘Maharanas’. Stones of different colours, strengths, and textures are available for sculpting. The white soap stones (khadi pathara) are softer. The stones with a pinkish or reddish tinge are called  ‘kochila pathara’ or Khondalite. The slightly grey or greenish stone is called ‘Sahana Pathara’ or Chlorite. Khondalite and Chlorite are slightly harder.  All these stones are loosely referred to as Pink Stone by the artisans and are mainly used for indoor purposes.

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The brown sandstones are mainly used for bigger statues for outdoor purposes. They are cheaper. The black granite (Muguni Pathara) is the hardest of all.

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