Question
Download Solution PDFNataraja is a bronze sculpture in a dancing position associated with ____________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Shiva.
Key Points
- The bronze idol of Nataraja belongs to the Chola dynasty.
- Nataraja means - Shiva in the posture of the Tandava dance.
Additional Information
- The famous ancient idol of Nataraja Shiva has four arms, surrounded by circles of fire.
- With one of his feet he is holding down a dwarf (Akshma), and the other foot is raised upwards in the dance posture.
- He is holding Damru in his first right hand (which is raised upwards).
- The sound of Damru is the symbol of creation.
- The Nataraja form of Lord Shiva, the dancing emperor, originated in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.
- This is perhaps the most popular and well-known work of Indian art.
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