G20 Sculptures

September 5, 2023

GS Paper I Art and Culture

Context:

The sculptures and fountains have been installed at 11 locations by the New Delhi Municipal Council ahead of the G20 Summit.

Various G20 Sculptures:

Nataraja	The statue was made using the ancient lost-wax technique of metal casting that was used for making the famed Chola bronzes. The ‘Nataraja’ statue symbolizes Lord Shiva as the ‘lord of dance’ and his cosmic power of creation and destruction.
Buddha’s Lions	The Buddha’s Lions each weigh a staggering 5 tonnes, while the lioness and her cubs tip the scales at approximately 5.5 to 6 tonnes.
Horse Family	The horse family boasts a weight of six tonnes. All of these extraordinary creations are crafted from either black or white marble.”
Shankhnaad	It draws inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita.	–

News Source: Economic Times

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