Nataraja (Sanskrit: नटराज, IAST: Naṭarāja; Tamil: நடராஜர், Naṭarājar), also known as Adalvallan (ஆடல்வல்லான், Ādalvallāṉ), [2] is a depiction of Shiva, one of the main deities in Hinduism, …

Sep 8, 2015 · The great Hindu god Shiva has many guises and many representations in art, but perhaps the most familiar is as a dancing figure within a circle of fire, that is as Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the …

As a symbol, Shiva Nataraja is a brilliant invention. It combines in a single image Shiva's roles as creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe and conveys the Indian conception of the never …

Nataraja, the Hindu god Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer, represented in metal or stone in many Shaivite temples, particularly in South India.

Although Shiva was depicted in many divine roles, it was Shiva Nataraja who became a symbol of Chola power and who remains relevant in India and throughout the world today.

Shiva Nataraja, often referred to as the “Lord of the Dance,” is one of the most iconic and profound representations of Lord Shiva, a principal deity in Hinduism.

The eloquent bronze statue of the Shiva Nataraja, despite the impact of its formal beauty on Rodin who knew little of its background, is incomplete without an understanding of its symbolism and religious …

Nov 24, 2024 · The Nataraja sculpture portrays Shiva in a dynamic and dramatic pose, a visual representation of the Ananda Tandava or the "Dance of Bliss." This dance symbolizes the cyclical …

Dec 28, 2024 · Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, is a revered form of Lord Shiva, symbolizing the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction. Representing Tandava, his dance is a divine …

Apr 8, 2025 · The Nataraja avatar of Shiva symbolizes the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, reflecting key principles of Sanathana Dharma. Each aspect of Nataraja's iconography holds deep …