The iconography of Lord Nataraja stands for all that is treasured in Indian culture. The aesthetics (Sundaram) of the performing arts or any art (‘nata’ is Sanskrt for dance), the kingly (‘raja’) glamour of Lord Shiva (Shivam), and the truth (satyam) that ultimately vidya (awareness) triumphs over avidya (ignorance).
With the power of His all-destructive and projective tandava, Lord Nataraja subdues Apasmara, that withered epileptic creature, the very picture of life-sapping avidya.
The murti that you see on this page is a rough-hewn brass sculpture. The finish is earthy and stone-like, with overtones of mossy green and muted gold undertones. The majestic multi-tiered pedestal engraved with lotus petals, the perfectly symmetrical aureole hemmed in by a ring of flames. The flaying locks of the Lord as He motions in tandava and the presence of the sheer number of snakes that adorn His body as well as the crown on His head. A fine Lord Nataraja sculpture such as this one would be a statement addition to your space.
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