Nataraja

Nataraja (literally - The King of Dancers) is the dancing posture of Lord Shiva.

  • The upper right hand contains the Dhamarukha or the drum, which signififies sound or creation.
  • The upper left hand contains agni or the fire, which signifies total destruction.

(The balance in hands tell the counterpoise of creation and destruction)

  • The second right hand shows abhaya (or fear not)
  • The second left points towards the raised left foot which signifies prayer for salvation. The hand also looks like the trunk of Ganesha, the obstacle remover.

  • The dwarf on which Nataraja dances signifies ignorance in man.

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