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12" Lord Shiva as Nataraja Brass Sculpture | Handmade Brass Idol | Made in India
Free Shipping. Delivered by to all international destinations within 3 to 5 days, fully insured. The Art and Symbolism of Nataraja: Unraveling the Mysteries of Lord Shiva's Cosmic Dance Lord Shiva appears in the form of Nataraja to perform his divine act of Cosmic dance (Tandava). The word Nataraja denotes 'The King of Dance'. Natya means dance and Raja means king. The Nataraja form symbolizes the destruction of the universe. The Lord performs Rudra Tandava to destroy the illusion, an evil residing within the hearts of the living beings. The destruction is the end of the cycle of birth and death, and the beginning of spiritual enlightenment of the individual souls misguided by Maya (illusion). Lord Nataraja wears a serpent coiled around his neck. He holds 'Agni' (fire) in his posterior left hand which signifies the energetic vibrations for the destruction of the world. His anterior left hand takes the shape of Gajahasta (Elephant hand) or Dandahasta, showering his blessings upon his de
