In the cosmic ballet of creation and dissolution, Lord Nataraja, “the divine dancer”, emerges as an embodiment of sublime artistry. Enveloped in a ring of flames, Nataraja stands on a lotus pedestal, the very essence of celestial grace. His upper hand, wielding the resounding “Damaru (Udukai)”, orchestrates the cosmic rhythm, while the left holds the fiery force of “Agni”, symbolising creation and destruction. A sinuous cobra unfurls from his lower right forearm, gesturing the “Abhaya Mudra”, offering assurance and fearlessness. The lower left hand, crossing his chest, points to his raised foot, a poignant symbol of peace and salvation.
Beneath his dynamic dance, the dwarf figure “Apasmara Purusha” is subdued, crushed under Shiva’s right foot, symbolising the triumph over illusion and ignorance. The whirling strands of Nataraja’s hair echo the dynamism of existence, an enthralling portrayal of cosmic harmony and divine supremacy. Crafted from Panchaloha bronze using the ancient “Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) technique”, this masterpiece is a symphony of cosmic equilibrium, embodying the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution.
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