Question

Three characterstics of nataraja brouze sclupture

Answer 1

1)The sculpture is a symbolic form of shiva as the lord of dancing

2)It typically shows Shiva dancing in one of the natya shastra poses holding agni in his left back hand, the front hand in gajahasta or dandahasta mudra, the front right hand with a wrapped snake that is in abhaya (fear not) mudra

3)He is surrounded by a ring of flames, standing on a lotus pedestal, lifting his left leg (or in rare cases, the right leg) and balancing over a demon shown as a dwarf (Apasmara or Muyalaka) who symbolizes ignorance.

Answer 2

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The eloquent Nataraja Bronze Structure is a symbol of Shiva being the lord of dance and dramatic arts.

1. It shows Shiva dancing in one of the Natya Shastra poses.

2. Shiva's body, fingers, ankles, neck, face, head, ears, lobes and dress are depicted and decorated with symbolic items.

3. Shiva is surrounded by a ring of flames, standing on a lotus pedestal, lifting his left leg and balancing over a demon shown as a dwarf who symbolizes ignorance.

Bonus: THE SLIGHTLY SMILING FACE OF SHIVA REPRESENTS HIS CALMNESS.

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