In the cosmic theatre of divine rhythm, Lord Nataraja, “the King of Dance”, orchestrates a mesmerising ballet on the pedestal of existence. Encircled by an inferno of flames, Nataraja, “the celestial dancer”, stands triumphant on a lotus pedestal, an epitome of cosmic equilibrium. His upper hand resonates with the rhythmic beats of a “Damaru (Udukai)”, echoing the primal sounds of creation. The upper left-hand cradles “Agni”, a potent emblem of both creation and destruction. A sinuous cobra, an embodiment of cosmic energy, uncoils from his lower right forearm, while the open palm conveys the “Abhaya Mudra”, a gesture of fearlessness. The lower left hand, crossing his chest, directs attention to his raised foot, symbolising peace and salvation.
Beneath Shiva’s divine rhythm, his right foot tramples the dwarf figure “Apasmara Purusha”, symbolising the triumph over illusion and ignorance. The dance’s dynamic fervour finds expression in the whirling strands of hair, a cosmic fan unfurling behind the deity’s countenance. Crafted from Panchaloha bronze using the ancient “Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) technique”, this sacred artwork transcends the tangible, narrating the eternal saga of cosmic balance, creation, destruction, and the pursuit of ultimate truth.
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