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The Nataraja statue (Dancing Shiva), made of brass and approximately 20 cm high, depicts the Hindu deity Shiva as the cosmic dancer. The image of Nataraja represents the rhythm of creation, preservation, and dissolution of the universe, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life. This brass statue is suitable as a decorative or symbolic item for the home, a meditation space, or as a gift for lovers of Indian culture and philosophy.
Technical Features
Height: approximately 20 cm
Material: brass
Purpose and Symbolism (Nataraja)
Nataraja is a depiction of the Hindu deity Shiva as the divine cosmic dancer. The name comes from Sanskrit, where nata means dancer and raja means ruler or lord. Nataraja thus signifies the Lord of the Dance, whose movement represents order and the cosmic rhythm of the universe.
The depiction of Dancing Shiva symbolizes:
- Creation and dissolution: the Tandava dance represents the natural cycles of creation and decay.
- Cycle of life: the continuous flow between life and death.
- Ring of fire (Prabha Mandala): symbolizes the universe and the impermanence of time.
- Overcoming ignorance: Shiva stands on the dwarf Apasmara, representing the defeat of ignorance.
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