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    The document describes a bronze sculpture of Nataraja, the Hindu god Shiva depicted as the cosmic dancer. Some key features of the sculpture are that Shiva holds a drum representing creation in one hand and eternal fire representing destruction in the other. He raises a third hand in a gesture of reassurance while a fourth hand points to his raised foot, indicating the path of salvation. The sculpture depicts important Hindu symbols like a snake representing dormant spiritual power.

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    The document describes a bronze sculpture of Nataraja, the Hindu god Shiva depicted as the cosmic dancer. Some key features of the sculpture are that Shiva holds a drum representing creation in one hand and eternal fire representing destruction in the other. He raises a third hand in a gesture of reassurance while a fourth hand points to his raised foot, indicating the path of salvation. The sculpture depicts important Hindu symbols like a snake representing dormant spiritual power.

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    Nataraja

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    The document describes a bronze sculpture of Nataraja, the Hindu god Shiva depicted as the cosmic dancer. Some key features of the sculpture are that Shiva holds a drum representing creation in one hand and eternal fire representing destruction in the other. He raises a third hand in a gesture of reassurance while a fourth hand points to his raised foot, indicating the path of salvation. The sculpture depicts important Hindu symbols like a snake representing dormant spiritual power.

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    Nataraja (Bronze)

     Technique : Lost-wax process


     Nataraja (Lord of the Dance), the Hindu god Shiva in his form as the
    cosmic dancer [Tandava], is represented in metal or stone in many Shaivite
    temples, particularly in South India.
     It is an important piece of Chola sculpture.
     Some of the features of the Nataraja sculpture are:
    o The upper right-hand holds the Drum, which signifies the sound of
    creation.
    o The upper left-hand holds the Eternal Fire, which represents
    the destruction. Destruction is the precursor and inevitable counterpart
    of creation.
    o The lower right hand is raised in the gesture of Abhay
    Mudra signifying benediction and reassuring the devotee to not be
    afraid.
    o The lower left-hand Points Towards The Upraised Foot and indicates
    the path of salvation.
    o Shiva is dancing on the figure of a small dwarf. The dwarf
    symbolises ignorance and the ego of an individual.
    o The matted and flowing locks of Shiva represent the flow of river
    Ganges.
    o In ornamentation, one ear of Shiva has a male earring while the other
    has female. This represents the fusion of male and female and is often
    referred to as Ardhanarishwar.
    o A snake is twisted around the arm of Shiva. The snake symbolises
    the kundalini power, which resides in the human spine in the dormant
    stage. If aroused, one can attain true consciousness.
    o The Nataraja is surrounded by a nimbus of glowing lights which
    symbolises the vast unending cycles of time.

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