Nataraja- Shiva, who represents both stillness and movement in the cosmos, pours life into brass in this statue by taking on the form of the Lord of Dance. Nataraja is positioned on a two-tiered peetham and is in his typical posture while standing on an inverted lotus platform. His four limbs, dynamically unfolded Jatas (locks), Naga (serpent), and sash all add to the icon's impression of movement. Shiva, who is taming Apasmara, the demon of ignorance under his foot, is surrounded by a magnificent aureole with a fire outside and a floral interior. The tiny depictions of Ganga and Naga in Shiva's hair, the flower patterns on the scarf, and Nataraja's beautiful expressions all display exquisite attention to detail. With his steady gaze piercing into the heart of the onlooker, Shiva’s movement in this form instills divine action within.
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