KHATMAND - PASUPATHINATH'S TERRIFIC LOOK

So gestures or gesticulations though can not be left as heritages are immensely useful for expansion of feelings. Some kalatadhakas, particularly dancers, orators, actors are thriving by putting them to optimum use. The artistes, like sculptors and painters too have one unique honour for giving shape to the inner emotions. The sculptors by chiseling or engraving human figures specially on stone are making gestures immortal, besides producing instant impact. In the realm of sculptors, gestures. the representations of mans momentary emotions have achieved far reaching success.

For this main reason, their longevity outweighs the transitory expressions of man. Gestures too have a long record of achievements. Take for example the gesture masterly depicted on the august icon of Pasupathinath of Khatmand. The four faced Mahadev is quite pleasant and looks extremely charming with his appearance due to the superb artistry of the sculptor. Every curve is majestic and every line is so expressive that raises hands at its sight. But, of the four one face wears a terrific aspect and it appears quite horrible and dreadful looking to devilish minded people. Cruelty and criminality stand not its ghastly gesture and they shiver in shoes. A few hardened blood thirsty cannibals too are mortally afraid to throw a single look at it, leave alone staring at it for a fleeting second even.

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