In 2004, a 2 meter statue of the dancing Shiva was unveiled at CERN, the European Center for Research in Particle Physics in Geneva. The statue, symbolizing Shiva's cosmic dance of creation and destruction, was given to CERN by the Indian government to celebrate the research center's long association with India. [61]

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 240. As a symbol, Shiva Nataraja is a brilliant invention. It combines in a single image Shiva's roles as creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe and conveys the Indian conception of the never-ending cycle of time.

The eloquent bronze statue of the Shiva Nataraja, despite the impact of its formal beauty on Rodin who knew little of its background, is incomplete without an understanding of its symbolism and religious significance.

Nataraja. Original Location: Tiruvarangulam . Present Location: National Museum, New Delhi . Date: 9th-10th century CE . Period: Early Medieval . Material: Bronze . Objects: Sculpture . Style: Chola . Dimensions: H 71.5 x W 46.0 x D 28.7 cm . Credits: National Museum, New Delhi

2025年1月21日 · In the Nataraja sculpture, Shiva is shown as the source of all movement within the cosmos and as the god whose doomsday dance, represented by the arch of flames, accompanies the dissolution of the universe at the end of an eon.

Description: This poised sculpture of Nataraja belongs to the medieval era and originated in South India under the patronage of the Chola Dynasty in 12th century CE. It is 96.0 cm tall, 82.8 cm wide and 28.2 cm in depth. It is currently on display at the National Museum, New Delhi in the gallery of Chola Bronzes.

2023年9月12日 · This remarkable Nataraja statue, crafted from an ashtadhatu (eight-metal alloy) by artisans from Tamil Nadu, weighs 18 tonnes. The statue is sculpted by the renowned sculptor Radhakrishnan Sthapaty of Swami Malai in Tamil Nadu.

2015年9月8日 · The figure of Shiva Nataraja has become perhaps the most widespread icon of Hinduism, and the bronze sculptures are still produced today in parts of southern India and especially around Chidambaram where ancient legend tells that Shiva once performed his dance of creation and destruction in a grove of tillai trees.

One of the most celebrated sculptural forms in the history of Indian art, this elegant and dynamic figure embodies some of Hinduism’s most fundamental tenets. According to Hindu thought, time is cyclical; the world is created, maintained, preserved for a time, then destroyed, only to be created again an infinite number of times.

2024年7月25日 · Shiva Nataraja, one of the most iconic forms of the Hindu god Shiva, is a profound symbol in Hindu mythology representing the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. The term “Nataraja” is derived from two Sanskrit words: “Nata” meaning “dancer” and “Raja” meaning “king” or “lord.” Hence, Nataraja translates to “Lord of the Dance.”

2023年9月7日 · The history of Nataraja statues in India is deeply intertwined with the country’s rich Brahmanical cultural and religious heritage. The Nataraja, which translates to “Lord of the Dance,” is a form of the Hindu-Brahmin god Shiva, representing his role as the cosmic dancer who performs the divine dance of creation, preservation, and ...

The Nataraja statue, depicting Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer, is an artistic masterpiece and a fascinating study of science and symbolism. This statue incorporates principles of physics, geometry, and cultural significance.

2024年11月24日 · The Nataraja sculpture portrays Shiva in a dynamic and dramatic pose, a visual representation of the Ananda Tandava or the "Dance of Bliss." This dance symbolizes the cyclical nature of the universe, encompassing the creation, preservation, destruction, and renewal of …

The idol, sculpture and picture of Nataraja, or Natraj, that is famous throughout the world today achieved canonical form in bronze sculpture cast during the rule of Chola dynasty in South India by the 10th century. The Chola Nataraja is often considered to be the quintessential statement of Indian sculpture, incomparable in its merging of ...

2021年3月11日 · A bronze statue of Shiva as Lord of the Dance commonly known as Nataraja is an iconic art form and a representation of one of the most important deities in Hinduism.

2023年9月8日 · New Delhi: The 27-feet-tall 'Nataraja' statue made of 'Ashtadhatu' is installed at the Bharat Mandapam where the G20 summit will be held on Sept. 9 and 10, 2023. The 18-ton-weight statue is sculpted by the renowned sculptor Radhakrishnan Sthapaty of …

2023年9月12日 · The Nataraja Statue represents Lord Shiva’s Tandava or Cosmic Dance with 108 mudras or dance poses. However, there is more to the Divine roop of Kaal Bhairava than what meets the eye at first glance.

2024年10月15日 · The Nataraja statue is a masterpiece of symbolism, with each element carrying deep philosophical meaning: The Ring of Flames (Prabha Mandala): Encircling Shiva, this represents the boundaries...

2021年3月6日 · The ‘Nataraja’, or the form of Shiva in cosmic dance, is one of the most iconic and perhaps even a stereotypical representation of classical Indian culture, on the global stage. In India, terms like ‘Nataraja’ and ‘Chola Bronzes’ are loosely mentioned in art circles.

2023年9月9日 · In a remarkable achievement, the Nataraja statue, made from Ashtadhatu (octo-alloy of eight metals – gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, tin, iron, and mercury) has found its place of honour at the Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, the venue of the G20 Summit.