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, …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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-ending cycle of time. Although it appeared in sculpture as …

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 …

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 …

Nov 24, 2024 · Depicting Shiva as the cosmic dancer, the Nataraja statue is an embodiment of both the divine and the cosmic order. Its influence extends far beyond Hindu culture, having become a symbol …

Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer, is a revered form of the Hindu deity Shiva. Known for his dynamic dance, which symbolizes the cosmic cycles of creation and destruction, Nataraja holds a significant place in …