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

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, …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Oct 20, 2025 · Nataraja, the manifestation of the Hindu god Shiva as the Lord of the Dance, holds a profound significance in Hindu mythology and symbolism.

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.

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 …