The Origins of Shiva Nataraja - Smithsonian's National Museum of

As the family and state deity, Shiva was the most important authority in the religious, political, and cultural world of the Cholas and their subjects. Although Shiva was depicted in many divine roles, it was Shiva Nataraja who became a symbol of Chola power and who remains relevant in India and throughout the world today. Between

Shiva Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Smithsonian Institution Temple Nataraja, SHIVA, museum, religion, metal png

Smarthistory – Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)

h e Nataraja as artwork and museum exhibit: Nataraja, Tamil Nadu, 12th

London - A world city in 20 objects: No. 9 Shiva Nataraja, the god Shiva dancing in a ring of flames, London Evening Standard

Splainer Nataraja: Meet the original lord of the dance

Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance, Unknown

Shiva as Lord of Dance (Shiva Nataraja), India, Tamil Nadu, Chola period

Shiva Nataraja - National Museum of Asian Art

Nataraja, Shiva, Cosmic Dance & Symbolism