Nataraja, literally The Lord (or King) of Dance, is a depiction of the Hindu god Shiva as the cosmic dancer who performs his divine dance to destroy a weary universe and make preparations for god Brahma to start the process of creation. Nataraja is most often depicted through a statue. The dance of Shiva in Tillai, the traditional name for Chidambaram, forms the motif for all the depictions of Shiva as Nataraja. He is also known as "Sabesan" which splits as "Sabayil aadum eesan" in Tamil which means "The Lord who dances on the Dias".The form is present in most Shiva temples in South India, and is the main deity in the famous temple at Chidambaram.
The gestures of the dance represent Shiva's five activities, creation (symbolized by the drum), protection (by the "fear not" hand gesture), destruction (by the fire), embodiment (by the foot planted on the ground), and release (by the foot held aloft).
As Nataraja, Shiva represents apocalypse and creation as he dances away the illusory world of Maya transforming it into power and enlightenment.
This figurine of Lord Shiva in dancing pose is elegantly carved using the finest, seasoned wood from the forest of Karnataka by the expert & skilled Artisans.
The beauty and elegance of the figurine lies in the fine details & the intricate filigree work on the rich golden grains of the wood.
The Art piece is mounted on a solid pedestal of pure rosewood to give perfect contrast and a magnificent look.
Maintenance Tips:
Suggestible for Indoor Use. For timely maintenance, slightly dust the piece with soft dry cloth, use a mild wood polish on a swab of cotton wool to give glittering look.
