Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, manifests in this breathtaking spectacle of divine dynamism. Encircled by a halo of flames, Nataraja, “the Lord of Dance”, stands upon a lotus pedestal, gracefully lifting his left leg. His right leg, triumphantly crushing the “demon dwarf (Apasmara)” beneath, symbolises the conquest over spiritual ignorance. The dance’s energy pulsates through the whirling strands of hair that fan out like cosmic waves. In his upper right hand, a “Damaru (Udukai)” beats the rhythm of creation, while the upper left hand wields “Agni”, embodying the forces of both genesis and destruction.
A cobra uncoils from his lower right forearm, emphasising life’s cyclical nature. His right is poised in Abhaya Mudra, signifying courage and fearlessness. His lower left-hand points to his feet, veiling his heart, symbolising the path to peace and salvation. Nataraja’s form is a cosmic revelation, a timeless dance narrating the eternal cycles of creation, preservation, and dissolution. Crafted in Panchaloha bronze from “Swamimalai” using the ancient “Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) technique”, this artwork encapsulates the cycle of existence.
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